You are not a mean girl sweetheart. And why be jealous? You look fantastic!! And she knows it and sees it. You two have totally different body shapes and totally different lifestyles. I would keep accepting the clothes. Because you are going to keep losing,and it will save you money. If she cannot be happy for you, then that is something she needs to deal with and pray about. Be happy for her. She has obviously struggled with this too. Talk about this together as well. And one thing I see, you are so focused on sizes and numbers... Don't be. You look Amazing.. You feel amazing right? Plus your stylish and gorgeous... Keep up the GREAT work. Everyone is a little different in this journey.. I have a long way to go. And you are my inspiration. Love you. 

for the rest reading this.... I personally know JenniferRN. 

Hi Shawana,

I had the vbe in 1996.  I lost a lot of weight and because of the staple line breakdown gained almost all of it back.  I blamed myself for many years, until i looked into revision.  I received my RNY on Jan 17, 2013.  I am pretty happy overall.  i have lost 36 pounds.  You will lose weight much slower than the originial surgery, but it will be consistent.  I wan ted the Ds surgery but my doctor didn't do that type of surgery and recommended the RNY.  Although i am happy with my surgery If i had to do it again I would go with the Ds.  You can take Motrin and other pain killers.  I have back pain and knee pain in general and I am upset that there isn't  a otc medication that works like motrin.  Tylenol isn't helpful.  Listen to your doctor but i vote for the full ds if possible...check out the ds site and do the research.  You and youre doctor will make the best decision for you.  

Good Luck with your surgery.

Michelle

Hi Shawna,

I'm sorry to hear of your experience with the VBG.  I had it almost 9 years ago. I lost 145 lbs in 14 months. I did get down to 158 at one point, but needed to regain some weight because I didn't feel good at that weight.  I am most comfortable at 175, but have gained some in the past 2 years. I am currently at 182. I hope to work harder at it when the weather gets nice again and I can be outside.  

I haven't had an revisions or anything, but I do know a few people with the VBG who have had injections at the banded opening to give them more restriction. My doctor does it as an outpatient thing with a scope down the throat, much like an endoscopy.

I wish you well, and hope you get the satisfaction and results you want.

Lois

I agree, Dr. Aceves is excellent! He is performing my VSG surgery on 4/25/13 and I've heard nothing but great things about him!