Looking for someone in my situation for support!

Hi! I had VGP 5 years ago and have gained about 40#'s back in the last year.  I am looking for a buddy in a situation similar to mine to help keep me motivate to start losing again and keeping it off!  If you are looking for a buddy also, check out my profile, and contact me.  I am ready to get started!

I'm surprised this surgery is still being done!  I had VBG in 1992 and gain all the weight plus added co morbids.   I am currently seeking a revision and Kaiser my insurance is sending me to UCLA for a consult.  Good luck, I was told that the VBG is only good for 5 years and thats exactly how long mine lasted.  Sorry for this input. Terri

340 / 196 / 215 I am in the process of trying to shed my weight gain as well. Each surgery has it's pluses and minuses. I chose this surgery as it fit my personal decisions. Totally happy and would not choose another. The accountability with my weight lies with me alone, not the surgery.  I hope to be visiting the board again on a regular basis. For the record I do not have a negative feeling about this surgery. Sharon 

  Hi


 I also had the VBG 7 or so years ago......It saved me from eating myself to death.I NO longer have the same scared out look on life .I am a happy person now BUT I need to eat more food so I dont gain weight.  IF I eat 6 times a day ...HEALTHY  I dont gain.      I workout4 days a week   BECAUSE IM still overweight..I belive now   that my stomach HOLDS ALL THE FAT it can get  because ITS STARVING.  Im giving up all fat intake ......like cake ,chips you know FAT STUFF.

ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO TEST THIS    E-MAIL ME ....IT WILL SUCK!  OH YES !  BUT 
 
 WE ALL NEED TO find  a good post care  answer.
  
**** please  DONT send any stupid crap back about how I shouldnt  be eating that junk anyway......  I  DONT HAVE TIME FOR YOU.*********      
  XOXO...GEO