? Is VSG the same as VG?

Hi Everyone, I just got back to from my consultation and I thought that I was going to get the lap-band and my Dr. talked me out of it and to get the VG surgery done instead. It is where they go in and take some of your stomach out. Has anyone had this procedure done. Thanks, Shelly

Hi There: There is a board call Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy that may be the one that your doctor is talking about. Go to Select Surgery type. This procedure is different than the VSG. I agree with everyone else that you should find another doctor that is more educated about the Lap band.

I don't mean to be snippy, but I think you need to do A LOT more homework, on ALL the surgeries. Per your profile, you have a VERY experienced surgeon. He was probably discussing the 11 cm Inamed brand VG-style adjustable gastric band. In other words, the larger LapBand that, at one time, was called the VanGuard. The name they changed to was unfortunate. Good luck in learning more about this big step! Sue

No, I bet he was talking about the VSG, or Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. He's one of the few docs who do this, and since she says he mentioned taking part of her stomach out...