Hi I'm thinking about going to Mexico for my surgery, are you travelling to Tijuana from Texas or are you having the surgery right in Texas. Are  you part of a consulting group in Sask, that is helping you with this? Or did you arrange everything yourself. I know there are two groups in Sask that help with this stuff.

Thanks
Susan

Yes, the VSG is a good procedure, depending on how much weight you have to lose.  It's not the best procedure for SMO, because your loss wont' be what you expect or want.

Many think the VSG makes them invincible and they can eat anything, but that's not true.  You will have to watch what you eat, as the fundus WILL stretch, and you can have a regain. 

The SBSG, is a support group in Regina.  Meetings are the first Sat of every month.  Search facebook ... and there is a walk a thon for May 28 you can participate in.  A medical conferenct May 13/14 and the AGM is coming up with Dr Sharma as the guest speaker.

See facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=33295884776   for more info

Hey there Prairie Lady,  I totally agree with you that it would be great if they would routinely do the VSG here in Sask.  Personally I think it is the superior procedure.  I could be wrong.  Either way, it is a great tool that is phenomanal for so many.  Look at Billie and how well he is doing with it.  The RNY reduces weight very well but I am quite concerned about the future ramifications of that one.  Maybe I just see and hear all the negative things about it. 

I have been chronically anemic and for over a year I have been supplementing with 3 iron tabs per day and my numbers are just starting to be at the low end of the ranges.  If I were to do the RNY, I would more than likely have to have IV iron frequently which is apparently not fun.  I am blessed that the surgeons are compassionate and skilled enough to provide me with the alternative VSG. 

Keep us posted on your journey.
Take care
Straw Walker

i DO NOT FEEL LIKE I AM DIETING AT ALL I don't eat any pasta rice potato's and only a couple slices of bread a week and that has only been in the last month.. i do try and get out for a walk 6 times a week about 2 miles.and stay as active as possible.i would like to lose anther 40lbs to get to what i think is my goal weight. the Dr in Mexico said i would never get below 350lbs i am at 260 now SO any thing is possible..

~Billie~

I am doing really good I have lost around 330lbs i only weigh once a month at my Dr. office. my next weigh in is next Thur.so life is great i am able to do every thing i love to do. the weight loss is slowing down now but i am OK with that as i never thought i would loss this much with the sleeve....

~Billie~