anyone here with a vsg?

I am wondering because it seems like most people in nc have the ds, or bypass?

I'm going to have VSG next  Monday.

Hi there. VSG'er here in the western part of the state. I see you're in Scotland Neck... that's way down east. You're right about VSG not seeming very common around here yet, but I think that's changing as more doctors start performing the procedure and more patients become informed of all of their options.

I emailed a couple local bariatric surgeons after I decided I wanted the VSG, and you would've thought I was an alien with lightning bolts shooting out of my eyes. They had extremely limited experience w/ the procedure and the cost was very high. Doesn't make alot of sense, huh? I even asked about support group meetings, and was told all of the information was tailored towards RNY patients. I don't have anything against RNY'ers, and I know alot of the same information pertains to both groups, but it made me feel like I shouldn't waste my time even going.

Good luck w/ your new endeavor here & congrats on your success thus far.

 I had the VSG in Winston-Salem, NC.  I was the first patient as a stand alone procedure.  If you have any questions, please message me!