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on 7/22/10 3:50 am - West Haven, CT
on 7/22/10 3:50 am - West Haven, CT
Topic: RE: Thinking about the VBG Surgery
Hello I had the VBG 4/16/10 and I don't regret it at all. Everyone must make the best choice for them. I chose it because I couldn't be bothered with fills with the Lap Band and as for the Gastric Bypass I didn't want my intestines touched. No surgery is the end all be all. We all have had moments of weakness, but the best part is that you learn from your mistakes. After surgery there won't be a problem of you overeating or eating to fast unless you like the feeling of being sick. Now if you like that sort of thing then by all means try and overeat, but eventually you will tire and do what you are supposed to do. There alot of people who are against the VBG and had I read those stories I probably would'v chickened out. Your experience is your own and you must do it for you. No two patients are alike and neither are surgeons. Get as much info as possible. I wish you luck!
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on 7/22/10 3:41 am - West Haven, CT
on 7/22/10 3:41 am - West Haven, CT
Topic: RE: burps?!?
Hi Lisa, I had the VBG 4/16/10 and I already had an issue with burping/belching like first thing in the morning pre-surgery. Now if I haven't eaten in a while or I'm moving about exercising and still first thing in the morning I too will start burping! It is so annoying. I have a small hernia and I had a couple of incidents with acid reflux but nothing to be on meds for. During my surgery my Dr. stiched my hernia, not sure if that is the cause, but sometimes at my desk when it's quiet...here come the burps!
Topic: RE: Thinking about the VBG Surgery
I had a VBG about 10 weeks ago now, and I wouldn't change anything. I think this was the best choice for me. I was originally thinking about the LabBand and changed my mind due to a flyer in my doctors office that says insurance may not cover band adjustments. I am not ever hungry like I used to be, but I do still get hungry sometimes, just not starving (even if I haven't eaten all day). I now think completely different about food! I used to think about food all the time! Now, I eat to live not live to eat! This statement means so much more to me now!
Topic: burps?!?
I had a VBG about 10 weeks ago and I am having troubble eatting anything. When I do eat I seem to burp with everything I eat. Is this normal?
Topic: RE: Thinking about the VBG Surgery
You'll still be hungry. I had VBG done in '03. Lost 78 lbs., could loose a hundred more. I must admit, I don't use the "tool" or follow the "rules" like I should. If I could do that I wouldn't have this problem in the first place. You won't be able to eat a lot at one setting. You'll find out the hard way if you do. Most of the time, you'll still be hungry. Not starving but a little more hungry.
There are definately restrictions on what you can eat. They seem to be a little different for everybody. No red meat seems to be consistent though. The #1 rule for me is CHEW YOUR FOOD!! If you don't, you'll be sorry. I don't have the problems like most - the hurling. I will get things "stuck" if I'm not carefull, but I painfully wait it out. It will get un-stuck anywhere from 10- 45mins. I would rather wait it utt than hurl. Ewww.
I am still happy that I had the surgery. I won't ever be a size 5 like the ones that have the gastric bypass. They tend to have a lot of problems. Really, I don't know how they survive.
Good luck with your decision.
There are definately restrictions on what you can eat. They seem to be a little different for everybody. No red meat seems to be consistent though. The #1 rule for me is CHEW YOUR FOOD!! If you don't, you'll be sorry. I don't have the problems like most - the hurling. I will get things "stuck" if I'm not carefull, but I painfully wait it out. It will get un-stuck anywhere from 10- 45mins. I would rather wait it utt than hurl. Ewww.
I am still happy that I had the surgery. I won't ever be a size 5 like the ones that have the gastric bypass. They tend to have a lot of problems. Really, I don't know how they survive.
Good luck with your decision.
Topic: RE: Thinking about the VBG Surgery
Hi i had the VBG last month, I lost 40lbs. It is difficult for me because I have trouble eating and drinking. The real issue seems to be that I have always eaten too fast. Now I have to slow down. Also there are things I will never be ale to eat that I really enjoy. Like some raw veggies. I do not regret the surgury and it seems to be working. I would tell anyone considering this that they need to explore all options available and only have surgury as a last effort. The life long changes are no easier than properly dieting to begin with, and in my opinion much harder in reality. That said it does seem to work just fine...at least so far with me. I chose this procedure because it best fit me. Go with what est fits you and your goals. Also be sure that this is what you need. I spent years struggling to lose weight even in active duty army infantry i was failing. Now i am sick to my stomache a lot and vomit on the occasion that I break the rules that I know I need to follow. But I will succede and so will you. Never give up, and fight the good fight!
Topic: diarrhea?
I just had the gastric sleeve last week. I'm on a liquid diet. Now I have diarrhea! Is that normal or did I drink too much fruit juice?
Topic: RE: VBG vs VSG
You also need to know that very few surgeons still perform the VBG because it has such an astonishingly HIGH failure rate.
Topic: RE: Dr. Mario Alberto Almanza-Reyes
I have also heard complaints as well. Sometimes if the price sounds to good to be true then it usually is and there can be problems. I am truly sorry to hear about her and will pray that she recovers soon.
Topic: RE: family losing weight too?
My husband and son (son needs to lose weight, he's not obese though) joined a gym together. I joined Curves and we all go our separate ways in the evenings. Son is walking the dogs daily with me and we are all eating healthier. One of my goals was to weigh less than my husband, but he has dropped a few pounds and lost inches. Actions in this case, speak louder than words as my boys are showing me their love and support every step of the way...literally.
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