Who has had the VBG/with sleeve gastrectomy?

I'd like to hear from the people who had the VBG, but with Sleeve Gastrectomy. That is where you have part of your stomach actually removed, and a band is placed around the portion that is left, making a small pouch 15cc-30cc. I'm doing this so I can loose 150lbs, and have the DS after when I am at a safer weight. My BMI is 70..so my Dr feels it would be safer for me to have the surgery in 2 parts. I'm scared of failing and not getting to where I can have the second part which is where the malabsorption will come in to keep the weight off. Anyone else done this? Thanks for your input! Hugs, Elise

Hi Elise ! I had the VBG W/sleeve I'm about 19months out went from 330lbs to 190lbs I'm still 50lbs from my goal but I have to say you are in good hands with Dr.E ,He did my surgery then two weeks later I moved to Colorado (I drove ) .The only problem I had was with the Actigall & prevacid ,I had to figure out that to keep from getting nausous was to take my meds then wait an hour before you eat .I still have good restriction in fact it still lets me know when I eaten too much or to fast .Now I just need to climb back on the exercise wagon to get the rest of this weight off but I feel so much better I can do so much more now am looking forward to alot of summer activities .Good luck with your surgery you are in great hands ! Kristy P.S I do not plan on getting the switch but I'm glad to have that option open to me