Do you ever regret having the vbg and not the RNY?

It has only been 3 weeks post op and I could(have not tried) eat a whole burger, etc. Or atleast it feels that way. I keep telling myself 90% of hunger is all in the head! I guess I am a little frustrated with lack of WL this week. I can't believe I am actually looking forward to going back to work on Monday to keep be away from the evil thoughts!

Try to eat a burger, you will not be able to,,, TRUST ME. You need to test your limits to prove to yourself that this is going to work. I ate chips in my third week and I was throwing up for an hour. I learned my lesson. Somedays you will be able to eat anything and what seems like everything. Those days will happen. You have to be the one to take control. I also believe that after about 6-7 weeks your tummy gets alot more sensitive. Mine did. Plus your are right about the hunger being in you head. However, your body is still hungry, you will be hungry... you have to be the one in control, not your head and tummy. I have lost 44 pounds in 4 months and to some that's not alot. I lose slow and bounce up and down until I drop and then I bounce again,,etc. This is the best thing I have ever done. This is also the hardest because I can still eat junk and do evil things that I shouldn't. Sometimes I give in but most times I don't. That is the best you can do. Hang in there. Remember if you think you could eat a whole burger, do it. You'll prove to yourself you can't. If for some reason you can, then you know you will have to work harder. Hope this helps. Heather 294/230/151

Kim, I am in Jax, Fl I just wanted to say it has been a year for me since the surgery and I have lost 60lbs, those were lost within the first 6 months. While I am extremely happy that I went this route because my life has changed drastically just by losing that amt, I still want to lose more and the scale is not moving. Granted, its because many of my bad habits are back and as before, I have no idea how to get rid of them.. but I am still trying and when I think of all the problems that other gastric patients have, I am thankful that I chose this surgery. But I can honestly say that on the really bad days, I am kicking myself for not having the gastric Thank goodness the choice is still up to me, I can get this weight off if I want to bad enough...I just have to get moving and stop expecting it to fall off on its own I would love to talk to you more if you ever need an ear Take care and God bless, Susan 286/225/175

You will get hungry feelings with the vbg or the rny. They are just tools. It is up to you. As far as regretting getting the vbg, NEVER. I have seen friends with the rny who are not doing as well as I. They have not changed their behavior. The vbg is less invasive and we don't have the same non absorption problems. It is the best thing I have ever done. Stop worrying about weight loss every single week and make sure you are doing what you should. I will come, believe me. I am staying 127 to 128 right now. My surgery was in 11-17-2003. My starting weight was 257. I got below my goal weight and feel great. I have completely changed my way of eating and that is what you must do. Good luck, you can do it.

Hi Kim, I am 7 1/2 months out and I love the VBG. I have lost 94 pounds (possibly more because I haven't weighed in 2 weeks) and I am so happy!!!!!!! However, the first few weeks/months were not the easiest. I had trouble feeling full, but I was told that due to the surgery your pouch and stomach are numb from the trauma of surgery. Don't test the limits now. Just follow the orders from your surgeon or nutritionist and all will be well. Don't get down on yourself for not losing what u expected in a week. Put the scale away if it is giving you problems. I find that the less I weigh in the more I lose Stress can hamper weightloss, so just stay positive and do what you need to do and you will be fine!! Big Hugs, Sara 356/262/175

I feel sooooooo much better! I saw my Doctor today and he gave me a hug and told me he was proud of me! After reading all your posts, I don't feel so alone. ((thank you)) Kim

Hi Kim, I had my vbg almost 4 years ago. I lost 113 lbs in 9 months. It was great. We were told not to eat bread because it can swell. Being a new post op, you need to be very careful not to disrupt that staple line. Rice can do it too. Those were the days, those first few months. You lose most of your weight the first 9 or so months if you follow the rules. Remember the three main keys. Protein, water, exercise. I am able to eat normally now. Granted, not near what I used to, but I still have to watch it very closely. I got so close. Within about 20 lbs to goal. I started eating sugar again and slowed down on my exercise. I was exercising 45 minutes a day. I have gained back some weight, but I still don`t regret it. I am trying to go back to those first days and it`s not easy. It is normal to reget it at first. Most people do. Just enjoy and take advantage of this time. Good Luck and God bless.

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY I LOVE IT IAM NOW ONE YEAR. AND IF I HAD NEVER DID IT I WOULD DO IT AGAIN WITH MY EYES CLOSE. (SMILE) .YOUR VBG SISTER. ROBIN