i also had a VBG done in the 90's and have found a doctor in arkansas by the name of joshua roller ph# 479-757-3174 and is willing to take on revisions of VBGs have appt on monday for EDG will find out more info the about it will intell
e-mail [email protected] if wanting more info contact  me

Even if you are very early in your journey, you'll probably be able to enjoy this summertime delight! This recipe is very low in sugar and very high in protein and flavor. Enjoy!

 

Shrimp ****tail Soup

This soup was inspired by a wonderful appetizer I had when we were invited to dinner at the home of my son's new in-laws. It was simply wonderful!

4 quarts (16 cups) water 1 cup Hienz low carb ketchup 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp Tapatio or other hot sauce 1 Tbs salt 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 lb shrimp boiled

Combine all ingredients except shrimp and garnishes. Bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook 15 minutes. Chill. Add cooked shrimp. Allow flavors to blend at least 1 hour. Adjust seasonings as desired. To serve, garnish with cilantro and avocado.

Servings: 4

Degree of Difficulty: Very easy

Cooking Times Preparation Time: 16 minutes Inactive Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (38.4 ounces). Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. Amount Per Serving Calories 128.58 Calories From Fat (14%) 17.68 % Daily Value Total Fat 1.96g 3% Saturated Fat 0.37g 2% Cholesterol 172.37mg 57% Sodium 2024.68mg 84% Potassium 272.54mg 8% Total Carbohydrates 3.43g 1% Fiber 0.06g <1% Sugar 1.04g   Protein 23.09g 46%

Recipe Type Appetizer, Fish and Shellfish, Seafood, Soups

Source Author: Barbara Cumbo

 

Last night I held a local Grads Group Get Together. It's directed towards those who have had their surgery a year or more ago. 

As we were talking, I mentioned that I think that there are four major components to long-term success and that without all of them, We end up in a precarious position that can cause us to falter; just like when you have a weak leg on a chair. I think that the four legs of success are: 

Accountability

Exercise

Support

Pouch

Acountability varies for each of us. Some like to post what they eat in a public venue. Personally, I weigh every day. If I noticed an upward trend, I know that I need to get more 'accountable' about what I'm putting in my mouth, so I start logging what I'm eating. Seeing my weight on a daily basis allows me to really keep a close eye on my weight. Unfortunately, even though I no longer wear elastic waist anything, I can't rely on my clothes to alert me if I've gained 5 lbs, so I hit the scales.

Exercise is crucial to our long term succesa and health. Some go the gym, some run, some take classes... I wear a pedometer and if I don't have 10K on it, I know I have to get my tail out and move it. 

Support has been found to be essential to long-term success in a number of studies.  I think that OH has been a pivotal support mechanism for me, but I have found the need to connect with others in person as well. That's why I started our local support group and why I have expanded beyond the general meetings to include special interest groups. 

Surgery and the pouch has given us the tool we need to strip off the excess weight as well as an effective tool to help us keep it off if we learn to use it. Initally, it seems that we have to wrestle with our pouches as we learn to adjust to them, but with time they ease up on us and we learn to work with them. As we move past the initial weight loss, we need to learn to USE the pouch to continue to reap the long-term benefits that it offers to help us maintain the weight loss and incredible quality of life improvements.

So... Do you have all four legs of your 'chair' on the floor to ensure that you can not only lose the weight, but keep it off long term? 

I had mine done in 1986, and like you the weight is back. My only complication has been with my esophagus. I had to have it dilated a few times becausr things became "stuck". I can now eat everything in large amounts.
I also have a ventral hernia ( no big deal for me, I'm fat and this happens).
Now the fistula is something else.... Do you have a "leak" of stuff into your abdominal cavity or is your internal staple line popped and food is moving from your pouch into the tied off portion of your stomach?
I was all set for a RNY, since my insurance company will pay for this, but then I found out about DS (which the insurance company never mentioned, but also covers). I am looking for someone who 1) does revisions and 2) has had some experience with a VBG to DS.
I have found this  web site to be so helpful. Keep reading you may get your answer.
Let me know if I can be of help. 

I had a VBG w/silastic ring way back in 1986 ( vertical scar down my belly).
I too am looking for a surgeon for a revision.
Many doc's don't want to delve into this since it is more complicated . I have been told  to research, to find someone who has done this before, and I am still looking.
Good luck with your hunt.