Help please!

Hello all well i just went to the doctors yesterday and he said i am a good candidate for wls i was so shocked i was weighed and i am the highest i have ever been 458 and then told me the only wls he does is vbg so i am looking for info on people who had vbg and was this big or bigger and find out if they lost alot of the extra weight with the vbg i know its all about the way You follow the program but was wondering the % of people that did loss alot or not alot plus i guess i am looking for people to share why they chose this surgery over the others and if they r happy with there choice Thanks for all your help in advance 458-5'11 Anastasia

Anastasia, please see my two posts on "Has Anybody Been Able to Keep the Weight Off" by Lia.

Hi Anastasia, I started at 356, but I am also 4 inches shorter than you are so our starting BMI's are pretty similar. I am 6 1/2 months out and the VBG is the best thing that ever happened to me. I am down 90 pounds so far and I live a very normal life now. I am still obese, but I can see that I will reach my weightloss goals thanks to this surgery and my own determination. I believe this surgery levels the playing field and allows us to eat like normal people without suffering as much as with a diet. Don't get me wrong I do still feel like I have to diet to a certain extent, but its way easier than it used to be. Exercise has become a part of my life as well and I know it has really helped with the weightloss. Good luck on your journey and if you have any specific questions for me please feel free to email me Big Hugs, Sara 356/266/175

Is this the only surgeon you have access to? It's much better to do all your research about the various options, decide which is best for you then find the best surgeon who does that procedure... Nancy 394/276/180