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sam30204
on 5/18/10 10:26 am

VBG on 06/15/10

Topic: What is VBG? Im confused

Can someone educate me?

Be nice to nurses....we keep doctors from killing you!

Jen375
on 5/16/10 9:39 am

VSG on 07/12/10

Topic: Surgery Procedure Question??

Hi All,
The surgeon that I think I am choosing does a combo procedure. He does the VBG with Sleeve. Anyone ever had this procedure and what are your thoughts about it? Likes, dislikes, successes?
Thanks for any insight you all might be able to give.

Jen

Corina C
on 5/14/10 7:23 am

Topic: RE: 5 weeks post op with nausea, hardley able to eat.

completely agree about the easy way out. they have no clue how life altering wls is.

lolalucy
on 5/13/10 4:09 am

VSG on 01/05/10

Topic: RE: I really wish I could

Benefiber helps me. I have also heard Miralax helps.

(deactivated member)
on 5/8/10 5:13 am - West Haven, CT

Topic: RE: side pain

I just had the VBG 4/16/10 and thought I did something to myself because of the pain. I guess everyone is different! The only thing that has helped me tremendously was ice!

boopsta
on 5/5/10 11:28 pm - Carrollton, VA

VBG on 04/19/10

Topic: RE: 5 weeks post op with nausea, hardley able to eat.

Yes surgery went well! I agree! anyone thinks that this is the easy way out has no idea the emotional and physical stuff that you go through. My husband had his 10 yrs ago and it is even better now but he says he remembers all those feelings that I am having now. I am glad that he is beginning to eat a little more now. I will be praying for you both and please let me know your surgery date and I will keep a check on you both. Thanks for the should it is nice to talk with someone other than family. Kind of strange I say that but sometimes I want an unbiased opinion or thought.

Thanks my new friend!

Betty

Mzlgrl31
on 5/5/10 8:02 am - Battle Creek, MI

RNY on 08/03/10

Topic: RE: 5 weeks post op with nausea, hardley able to eat.

You Rock...Thanks!
Seems like every day he is getting a little better, then he has a bad day! Yesterday and today are one of them. He cant stand protein shakes of any kind. It makes him almost vomit. He is able to eat a little more now. Just trying to get him to take him Vitamins like he is supposed to. I swear anyone who says that this is "The easy way out", has no flippin idea what they are talking about. There is sooo much more to this than we even knew. We thought we were so completely educated and well versed in everything. Not at all. I cant imagine going into this uninformed. Thank you so much for the shoulder.
How is everything with you? Your surgery went well I take it?
I just got the letter today from my surgeon saying I was approved I just needed to pay my portion of the surgeons fee and then I will get my date.. Bonus day today! YEA!!!!
Take care, and know Im here also if you need to talk.
Thanks Friend!
Shannon

Shannon

Heaviest Wt 309, Pre Surg Wt 286, Current Wt 270.4, Goal Wt 190

"'I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I'm out of control and at times I'm hard to handle...but if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."-- Marilyn Monroe

lovelite
on 5/5/10 8:01 am

Topic: RE: VBG Sucess ????

Glad to read your story. I had vbg/fobi pouch by dr fobi in 1985.. I went from 400 lbs to 240.. then shot back to 300..down to 240, etc.. stablized at 295. Because food still got stuck and I had vomiting, I thought it was still intact. I had an upper gi and there is no evidence of stapling. I am scheduled for revision to rny 5/12... hope this lasts longer than the vbg did.

boopsta
on 5/4/10 9:46 pm - Carrollton, VA

VBG on 04/19/10

Topic: RE: 5 weeks post op with nausea, hardley able to eat.

Shannon, I do not think that it is being a worry wort it is just taking precautions. I did not experience the nausea but the loose stools come and go for me and I am only 2 weeks out of surgery. Now, everyone responds differently so take everything in stride. I have found that the diet Muscle Milk for my protein intake works well for me, also to be sure you can get some fluid in try sugar free juice pops they tend to settle the tummy and also taste pretty good. Just some suggestions-chicken broth and beef broth helped me alot too-I still have some every couple of days. Let me know how it all works out and hey I am here if you need to talk!!

Betty

cleckman
on 5/4/10 1:48 pm

Topic: RE: 5 weeks post op with nausea, hardley able to eat.

I read on the VSG board earlier today about a woman who suggested mint. You can get at nutritional stores. Also she had a link to a place that sold it in water...check the VSG board.

HW 298.8 Surgery W 242.5 CW 152 GW 164