I'm so sorry to hear about this, DustyLady.  What kind of surgery did you have?

thanks it was a mistake

Okay, when I first came to this site before I had my surgery I was scared to death. Most of the fear came from all the horrible stories on this forum, Once I spoke with my doctor and made my decision about my surgery I had to make peace with it. I searched out people that had positive outcomes and tried to hold on to that. Now that I have walked down the road myself I want to help others. This surgery, if done correctly, can have great outcomes. I've worked the program. After losing some weight I was able to begin exercising again. I can now run a mile in 9 min 45 sec. When 2 years ago I couldn't even walk from my car to the street without getting short of breath. I love my new life. I feel as if I've been reborn. I have now lost 110 lbs.  I have 40 more to go to get to my goal weight, but I decided about 6 months ago to just enjoy life and the weight loss will come. I don't have any major problems from my surgery. The problems I have encountered are kidney stones from the change in diet, and vomiting when I get brave and try and eat something I'm not supposed to eat. If you have a good surgeon and you work the program. It is possible to have good results. I'm not saying there are not complications, because there are. I just want to give you hope. Because I'm a success!!

Hi I think I researched enough that I am going to get the Gastric Sleeve done.  Now I need some  help in choosing the best Dr. for the surgery in Mexico.

Most of the prices are within the same amounts, take a few hundred dollars.


So please everyone.  Give me your thoughts.

Thanks for your help.

Lavanda in SC

I had my VBG done in the early 90s, and one of the reasons I had it done where I did was because I was told that they (University of Iowa) were one of the places where research was being done.  It didn't work.  I only lost a small amount of weight, and still can't eat enough to keep a bird alive.  I go to doctors for help, and they only make me feel very sad because they try to tell me that I just need to try harder, or try a different diet, or do different exercises.  I was really upset after visiting with my doctor yesterday.

To tell the truth, I regret having had my surgery done.

DustyLady