Has anyone had an "unsuccessful" VSG revised to an MGB?
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on 8/24/11 9:26 am
on 8/24/11 9:26 am
If so I'd love to chat with you.
I had a VSG in March 2010 and in the first three months lost 63 pounds (goal was to lose 135 pounds). in June 2010 my weight loss stalled and there was no change (in scale or in size). I was working out five/week for 60 to 90 minutes/day but even clothing size wasn't going down. I was weighing my food and eating properly but the weight loss just stopped.
I got into a blue funk/depression and in January started to gain weight and before I knew it, I had re-gained 25 pounds. Because I can still eat large amounts of food for someone who has had a VSG, (e.g., the surgeon asked me to go to MacDonald's [YUCKY!] to see how much I could eat at one sitting. The result was one Big Mac [EWWW!], 4/5 of a LARGE fries and 1-1/2 chicken McNuggets -- WAY too much for a VSG.) my family doctor sent me for a upper GI-track X-ray. Unfortunately the doctor who performed the procedure didn't use gas granuales so the results weren't conclusive. Note that I'm scheduled to back for a second Gi-track X-ray WITH gas granuales on September 8th so the surgeon will have an idea of what's going on because I'm scheduled for a revision on September 12th and have been told that if there is excessive bleeding from the scar tissue on my actual stomach OR if the VSG is tight that the surgeon will perform a MGB so I continue my weight loss journey.
I would very much like to chat with anyone who has been in similar cir****tances OR who used the two surgical procedures (VSG and then MGB) together.
I'm looking for good and bad stories. I'm really curious if the MGB is more successful after a VSG because such a large part of the stomach has been removed vs an MGB alone where the stomach remment remains in the abdomen.
I've been reading people's posts about how much intestine surgeons take out (4-1/2 to 6 feet) and am wondering if there is some kind of guideline.
And finally, I'm wondering if there are any negative side effects to eating certains kinds of foods (e.g., dumping? gas? runs?).
Thanks everyone!
Elizabeth
I had a VSG in March 2010 and in the first three months lost 63 pounds (goal was to lose 135 pounds). in June 2010 my weight loss stalled and there was no change (in scale or in size). I was working out five/week for 60 to 90 minutes/day but even clothing size wasn't going down. I was weighing my food and eating properly but the weight loss just stopped.
I got into a blue funk/depression and in January started to gain weight and before I knew it, I had re-gained 25 pounds. Because I can still eat large amounts of food for someone who has had a VSG, (e.g., the surgeon asked me to go to MacDonald's [YUCKY!] to see how much I could eat at one sitting. The result was one Big Mac [EWWW!], 4/5 of a LARGE fries and 1-1/2 chicken McNuggets -- WAY too much for a VSG.) my family doctor sent me for a upper GI-track X-ray. Unfortunately the doctor who performed the procedure didn't use gas granuales so the results weren't conclusive. Note that I'm scheduled to back for a second Gi-track X-ray WITH gas granuales on September 8th so the surgeon will have an idea of what's going on because I'm scheduled for a revision on September 12th and have been told that if there is excessive bleeding from the scar tissue on my actual stomach OR if the VSG is tight that the surgeon will perform a MGB so I continue my weight loss journey.
I would very much like to chat with anyone who has been in similar cir****tances OR who used the two surgical procedures (VSG and then MGB) together.
I'm looking for good and bad stories. I'm really curious if the MGB is more successful after a VSG because such a large part of the stomach has been removed vs an MGB alone where the stomach remment remains in the abdomen.
I've been reading people's posts about how much intestine surgeons take out (4-1/2 to 6 feet) and am wondering if there is some kind of guideline.
And finally, I'm wondering if there are any negative side effects to eating certains kinds of foods (e.g., dumping? gas? runs?).
Thanks everyone!
Elizabeth
Hi,
I can give you some info about the MGB. Nothing is removed! This surgery is reversable and revisable. I suggest you contact Dr. Rutledge directly and speak to him. His phone number is on the website, http://clos.net. He can tell you if you are a candidate for the MGB. I think this is the safest route to go.
I had the MGB in May of 2000 and would do it again in a heart beat. I have lost and gained only because I got lax in my exercise and food choices. I put the blame on me and me alone. When I am active, the extra pounds melt away. This is an extremely powerful surgery and a great tool for weight loss.
Now, everyone reacts differently to any surgery. Some are slow losers others are fast losers. So you can't put everyone in one box. It is all an individual journey. So, some will have great success and others not so great. Some have needed revisions because they are losing too much or not enough. There is no perfect surgery out there!
I hope this helps. Again, email or call Dr. Rutledge and let him tell you if you are a good candidate. I hope the best for you.
I can give you some info about the MGB. Nothing is removed! This surgery is reversable and revisable. I suggest you contact Dr. Rutledge directly and speak to him. His phone number is on the website, http://clos.net. He can tell you if you are a candidate for the MGB. I think this is the safest route to go.
I had the MGB in May of 2000 and would do it again in a heart beat. I have lost and gained only because I got lax in my exercise and food choices. I put the blame on me and me alone. When I am active, the extra pounds melt away. This is an extremely powerful surgery and a great tool for weight loss.
Now, everyone reacts differently to any surgery. Some are slow losers others are fast losers. So you can't put everyone in one box. It is all an individual journey. So, some will have great success and others not so great. Some have needed revisions because they are losing too much or not enough. There is no perfect surgery out there!
I hope this helps. Again, email or call Dr. Rutledge and let him tell you if you are a good candidate. I hope the best for you.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Elizabeth,
I had my surgery VSG in April 2011 and have lost nothing. And I mean not one pound. I too can eat a lot of food. I did have a lap band in 2005 and Had it taken out in Dec 2010, then waited to have the VSG per my doctor's request. I don't know what to do next? I am broken hearted and I also paid cash. Not sure why this happened, but it has made me very depressed. Thanks for listening.
I had my surgery VSG in April 2011 and have lost nothing. And I mean not one pound. I too can eat a lot of food. I did have a lap band in 2005 and Had it taken out in Dec 2010, then waited to have the VSG per my doctor's request. I don't know what to do next? I am broken hearted and I also paid cash. Not sure why this happened, but it has made me very depressed. Thanks for listening.
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