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Topic: LAP BAND vs RNY
I am not sure what to do. My insurance will only pay for a center of excellence surgeon. Good and bad...bad because I live 175 miles from my surgeon. I started this process wanting to do the Lap Band but after EXTENSIVE research about the maintenance/fills, success rates...and I am told that some insurance co's will not pay but for one fill?
I am leaning heavily on the RNY. My only concern is the "rearranging" of innerds from the RNY.
Can anyone provide any help/suggestions?
Topic: RE: NEED ADVICE on revisional surgery for Vertical Banded Gastroplasty done in 1990. Thanks
Hey there neighbor! I'm not too far away from you in northern Maryland!
I had a VBG i***** (worst mistake I ever made) and got revised to the DS in Feb. of 2007. I have lost 140 pounds and I'm at goal!! YIPPPEE!!
I highly recommed the DS but be sure to pick a revision that will work best for you. Do your homework. My Dr. Vanguri was WONDERFUL and I'm very pleased with my results! I have heard that Michael Switzer (sp?) at Johns Hopkins is good also.
I had a VBG i***** (worst mistake I ever made) and got revised to the DS in Feb. of 2007. I have lost 140 pounds and I'm at goal!! YIPPPEE!!
I highly recommed the DS but be sure to pick a revision that will work best for you. Do your homework. My Dr. Vanguri was WONDERFUL and I'm very pleased with my results! I have heard that Michael Switzer (sp?) at Johns Hopkins is good also.
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Topic: RE: Getting VBG In 2 weeks!!!
Had my sugery in 10/2003 -- In the beginning it was hard to eat meat. Now I can eat tender or well cut up meat. As long as it can be chewed down small enough to pass through the outlet I can eat it. I can not however tolerate spicy food very well. I have to eat much less if it is spicy as it needs space to "rumble around".
It just occurs to me that this is my 5 year anniversary coming up in October. My how time flies by. I think that you will find that if you can't eat something "one year" you may be able to eat it at a later date. Just keep trying.
Once you have surgery and start eating it will take your head a little bit of time to catch up with your stomach size. After the first few weeks though you should be fine. In the beginning you may find that your eyes (and brain) are certainly bigger than your stomach and depending on the size your surgeon makes your stomach this could very well be the case!
Probably no matter what surgery you had selected you would start to worry now. Each surgery has it's pros and cons. You did your research and selected the surgery that was best for YOU. That is all that you can do. Leave the rest up to your surgeon to do his job and then you get to experience the benefits of your new life post surgery.
Best of luck and happy wishes to you.
Sharon
It just occurs to me that this is my 5 year anniversary coming up in October. My how time flies by. I think that you will find that if you can't eat something "one year" you may be able to eat it at a later date. Just keep trying.
Once you have surgery and start eating it will take your head a little bit of time to catch up with your stomach size. After the first few weeks though you should be fine. In the beginning you may find that your eyes (and brain) are certainly bigger than your stomach and depending on the size your surgeon makes your stomach this could very well be the case!
Probably no matter what surgery you had selected you would start to worry now. Each surgery has it's pros and cons. You did your research and selected the surgery that was best for YOU. That is all that you can do. Leave the rest up to your surgeon to do his job and then you get to experience the benefits of your new life post surgery.
Best of luck and happy wishes to you.
Sharon
Topic: BREAKFAST AT BAYLEY'S SAT...WHO IS COMING ????
GOOD MORNING YOU WONDERFUL BUNCH OF LOOSERS YOU !!! lol
THIS SATURDAY ( JULY 26TH ) IS OUR MONTHY BREAKFAST AT BAYLEY'S CAFE IN HURST, TEXAS. WE ALWAYS HAVE A ABSOLUTE SMASHING TIME THERE. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME....WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING INTO HAVING SURGERY, HAD SURGERY, DOING WW, TRYING TO LOOSE WEIGHT OR NEWLY POST OP. YOU CAN ALSO BRING ALONG YOUR SPOUSES AND KIDS IF YOU LIKE. THIS IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO GET EXTRA SUPPORT FROM A BUNCH OF THE BEST PEOPLE IN TEXAS !!! SO DRAG OUT THOSE WONDERFUL BEFORE PHOTOS, RECIPES OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH US ALL. ALSO WE CAN ORDER FROM THE SENIOR MENU IF YOU LIKE FOR SMALLER PORTIONS. IF YOU ARE NEWLY POST OP AND STILL ON THE LIQUID STAGE....PLEASE COME ON AND BRING YOUR PROTEIN SHAKE ALONG....IF YOU DON'T EAT BREAKFAST AND WANT TO COME.....PLEASE DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU. WE ARE MORE ABOUT SUPPORT THAN THE FOOD ANYWAY. SO PLEASE EVERYONE COME IF YOU CAN. EVERYONE IS WELCOME !!!!! PLEASE RSVP IF YOU CAN MAKE IT SO WE CAN GIVE THE CAFE A HEAD COUNT. HAVE A WONDERFUL FUN FILLED WEEK AND WE WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND GETTING TO KNOW YOU !!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
WHEN AND WHERE :
SATURDAY JULY 26TH......9 - ??
Bayley's Cafe
109 Harwood Rd.
Hurst, Texas 76054
817-268-5779
Hope to see you all there !!!!!
GOOD MORNING YOU WONDERFUL BUNCH OF LOOSERS YOU !!! lolTHIS SATURDAY ( JULY 26TH ) IS OUR MONTHY BREAKFAST AT BAYLEY'S CAFE IN HURST, TEXAS. WE ALWAYS HAVE A ABSOLUTE SMASHING TIME THERE. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME....WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING INTO HAVING SURGERY, HAD SURGERY, DOING WW, TRYING TO LOOSE WEIGHT OR NEWLY POST OP. YOU CAN ALSO BRING ALONG YOUR SPOUSES AND KIDS IF YOU LIKE. THIS IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO GET EXTRA SUPPORT FROM A BUNCH OF THE BEST PEOPLE IN TEXAS !!! SO DRAG OUT THOSE WONDERFUL BEFORE PHOTOS, RECIPES OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH US ALL. ALSO WE CAN ORDER FROM THE SENIOR MENU IF YOU LIKE FOR SMALLER PORTIONS. IF YOU ARE NEWLY POST OP AND STILL ON THE LIQUID STAGE....PLEASE COME ON AND BRING YOUR PROTEIN SHAKE ALONG....IF YOU DON'T EAT BREAKFAST AND WANT TO COME.....PLEASE DON'T LET THAT STOP YOU. WE ARE MORE ABOUT SUPPORT THAN THE FOOD ANYWAY. SO PLEASE EVERYONE COME IF YOU CAN. EVERYONE IS WELCOME !!!!! PLEASE RSVP IF YOU CAN MAKE IT SO WE CAN GIVE THE CAFE A HEAD COUNT. HAVE A WONDERFUL FUN FILLED WEEK AND WE WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND GETTING TO KNOW YOU !!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
WHEN AND WHERE :
SATURDAY JULY 26TH......9 - ??
Bayley's Cafe
109 Harwood Rd.
Hurst, Texas 76054
817-268-5779
Hope to see you all there !!!!!
I can do "ALL" things through Christ who strengthens me !!! God will give you complete peace if you will just ask him. And give him thanks through ALL things.
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Topic: RE: Getting VBG In 2 weeks!!!
My surgery went fine. I was in the hospital overnight. My surgery was scheduled on Monday at 11:30 A.M. and I was in my room by 3:00. I left the hospital Tuesday afternoon at 3:00. Dr. Valin asked if I wanted to stay another day and I said no, I'd rather go home. So staying an extra day was definitely an option. Everyone was very nice at the hospital. The nurses were the best. they made sure I was comfortable and pain free!
Topic: RE: Getting VBG In 2 weeks!!!
Thank you!! People are saying they cant eat any meats. But then Debby says different. It just is coming so close so all the negativity is freaking me out. How did your surgery go? How long did you stay in the hospital for? I wish you the best of luck. I think all the out come depend on how well the people use their new tool!! so if they are eating the meat so fast then of course it will get stuck and they will throw up!!
Topic: RE: Getting VBG In 2 weeks!!!
I had the VBG surgery done on July 7th. I'm only 10 days post-op, but so far so good. I found a lot of things on this particular site to be very negative as well. Go with the research you did on your own and I'm sure everything will be fine. Good Luck!
Topic: Getting VBG In 2 weeks!!!
I am going for VBG in two weeks and i have heard nothing but good from it. But then I came here and i am reading all of the things everyone is saying and there really is nothing good. I am getting kind of concerned now. I did my research and feel this is right for me but I am hearing alot of complecations. Is there anyone that has got the procedure in the past 2 years that could give me some feed back. Because i know the procedure go change a few years ago. Thanks
Topic: RE: NEED ADVICE on revisional surgery for Vertical Banded Gastroplasty done in 1990. Thanks
Lyne,
I also had a vbg 12 years ago, and lost 105 lbs. but gained 40 back. I never got to goal as I am 5'2" and only got to 170. I have developed several problems and now have to decide on reversal, or revision to rny. I also have the meat problem, so I am low on protein. Are you really able to eat meat and not run to the bathroom? I just can't imagine. Reading some on here, it sounds like people have to constantly worry about their protein. Is getting it in and taking all the supplements hard?
Thanks.
Kim C
Topic: RE: Why so negative about the VBG?
I had VBG in May 2000. I followed all my "rules" to the T~ however, about 6 weeks in i started to vomit. A LOT! After a few days, i was unable to keep anything down, including water. I would swallow and it would literally pop back out. WIERD. After this went on until i was completely dehydrated, my surgeon agreed to see me. A scope revealed that i had blown ALL of my staples, including the "ring" of staples. the mesh band used in my surgery had come up and was blocking off the opening,....hence, everything coming back up. There was no where for it to go! I was on IV's for 2 weeks, then released from the hospital with strict orders...NOTHING but clear liquids. This lasted almost 5 months. My surgeon quit returning my calls. I eventually wiened myself back onto foods. Living with pain for 8 years was quite the bummer, so i finallly went for an endoscopy that revealed the mesh was still partially floating in my stomach. It was causing a lot of pain every time i ate. A large hiatal hernia was there. My revision (correction) was to RNY and repair of the hernia. I wouldn't have chosen to ever have a revision for weight loss reasons. Mine was to repair the damage caused by my original surgery. So...tha's my story. I don't have anything AGAINST VBG, just almost killed me. Things mess up... it was out of my hands, and apparently out of my original surgeon's hands!
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