Having second thoughts!!!! vsg

Hi Everyone, I'm just writing because i need help on this matter. i am having second thoughts about getting sleeved because of others opinion. my surgery isn't until mid November but, Ive been crying and thinking about it and i do think it is my best option in my situation (wanting to have kids). What do you guys think and is there a lot of complications with this surgery Ive research and research and this is the best for me will i be back to myself. (meaning cheerful and happy and have more confidence) Please help shine a light down my tunnel.

Have you visited the VSG forum? I had a LapBand for almost 5 years and just revised to VSG 3.5 weeks ago. I couldn't be happier so far - zero hunger. Other than boredom the post op liquid diet has been a breeze!.

Good luck!

Thank you but alot of people from Boston aren't supportive. but I'm glad with the decision i have taken. its just that some people and there horror stories.

Are you talking about people you know or this forum?  The VSG if fairly new to this area as medical insurance has just started covering it so not many people have had it. Its best to visit the VSG forum for support directly related to the VSG itself (they know a lot about the surgery).

As for horror stories - I've done quite a bit of research and haven't run across any that made me change my mind. There have been some horrific stories of leaks but as long as you work with your doctor and report symptoms then they can be fixed. Some people have a rough start but in the end they are glad they did it.

I'm glad I revised to VSG so far.........I'm sure once its done you will be happy also.

Good luck

Hey ma im catherine welcome i had rny and at first was scared because of others but this is your decision and only yours dont rely on there opinions to dictate your decision..  MANY HUGS AND LUCK TO YOU I HAD RNY AND DONT REGRET IT AT ALL

xoxoxo
catherine

originally from dorchester now live weymouth but work in dorchester

Hi! I am huge proponent of going with your gut. I flipped flopped between RNY and lapband for a little while until I felt 100% comfortable with my decision. If you are having second thoughts, I say research all the surgeries and make sure that you are comfortable with the one you choose. And make sure you are ready before you go under the knife. If you have any lingering doubts before hand, you might not be completely ready and your head might not be completely in the right place after surgery. This is a HUGE decision and you have right to take as much time as you want to make the decision.

My other advice is to do the research, but don't do one surgery just because someone else had a bad other surgery and revised to another. There are risks of complications for all surgeries and not everyone gets the same complications that people write about. Do what you feel is right for you.

GOOD LUCK!!!