Hi Itried to e-mail you and I don't know if it got to you. I did see a phone# from Ontario on my caller ID. Was that you? I didn't know if I should call it back or not. You have no idea how many people Have had that VGB like us and are going through hell. Seems like 8 out of the 10 people I know here who have had it are not doing well and has gained back most of the weight. I am resending my e-mail just in case you missed it [email protected]. Please give my phone another try. I don't think our time sones are different but it might be. I work during the day but home in the evening. try me then. My real name is Cheryl.

I had VBG performed in February 2006.  At the time of the surgery, I weighed about 255 pounds.  My lowest weight was 175 pounds, which was fine with me.  In the past couple of months, my weight has shot up to 200 pounds.  YIKES!!!!  I had a CT of my abdomen today, it showed food in my entire stomach, not just the pouch portion like it should be.  I saw the general surgeon that helped me with the complications I had following my VBG (that's a whole other story), and he thinks the staple line may have become disrupted.  I am having an upper GI test tomorrow to find out for sure.  He said my options were to have the surgery revised to a RNY or the LAPBAND.  I definately don't want RNY.  Has anyone else had this experience?  Do you have to go through the whole deal with your insurance company again to get the revision?  I am so disappointed right now. 

Tabitha Harding

I had the surgery in 1992.  I just started looking at options on how to stop gaining and get healthier.  I think this is a great post as there was no after care for stomach stapling patients.  I really like Dr. Deitel.  He was like a rock to me when I had the surgery.  I was notified about his issue. 

I am just thinking that eating healthier may be the trick to keeping a healthy body weight.  I also think that forums like this really help.  This is true life and not just an advertisement to get you to join. 

Thank you for taking the time to write me back.

Momforever, whan did Dr. Deitel do your stapling?   He did mine back in /87, and then had his license suspended for five years a couple of years later by the Ontario College of Physicians & Surgeons for sexual issues.   I actually got a hold of him a year ago on his cell phone and was surprised I got him live. lol

The majority of people experienced regain due to staple line disruption when the staples separated, usually 2 years out plus.  If you ever desire a copy of your medical file on your VBG (great for a new surgeon for revision to review) contact St. Joseph's hospital in Toronto.   Ask for the records dept. and they will tell you to send a written request along with a cheque and they will send a copy of the file to your family doctor.

luvmyband

Hi I have done a lot of research on this and the doctor i'm going to is very experienced in revision. As of today surgery has been scheduled for april 17. Like I said I have a hiatial hernia from all the wrenching. He is going to have to fix that.My question to you is do you find you need frequent fills . I would think you wouldn't need a lot of fills.I would like to keep intouch with you through this for support if possible. Here's my e-mail you can contact me via mail and we can go from there.  Rustyred