I'm still pushing for the DS. And still don't like the idea of an object in my body. The seminar I went to last Wednesday said that with rigorous activity, the lap band can even slip causing serious problems. They also told of the port being misplaced or moved and the surgeon being unable to find it or inserting the needle in the tube instead of the port itself. Also, with the cost of fills/unfills, trips to the office to have them done, and losing only 50% of your excess weight, I decided against it. The DS can also have severe complications and I have read about them while doing my research. However, I also learned that there are more complications with hip replacement surgery than with any other surgeries...more deaths too. Also, the top 3 complications (bleeding excessively, blot clots, and leakage) are not only the top 3 in WLS but in any surgery in general. So the DS isn't the one and only surgery that falls under complications. Malnutrition is preventable and easily solved if caught in time...which it wouldn't be caught or a problem if vitamins were taken everyday!! lol I know that there is a 30% of nutrition deficiency but since it's preventable, it's not at the top of my list. I know that anything can go wrong. But I also know that if you have a Grade A surgeon (like I do - Dr. Husted), and are young (I'm 24), and have no serious co-morbities (I don't have hypertension, high bloodpressure, lung problems, etc) - then you will be okay. Dr. Husted and crew at CCFOS, have .1% complication/mortality rate. And if I have come off too strong or cranky, it's because that this isn't the first time I've heard that the lap band may be better for me!!! lol It seems like the only person who thinks I'm an excellent candidate for surgery, is the surgeon itself and that's enough for me!!! Thanks so much for your info though!

The lap-band is the most current generation of restrictive-only WLS procedures, and it was designed to address some of the issues with the VBG. Adjustability is a big factor, and it's also less invasive. Regain is less of an issue and overall complication rate is lower. Very few surgeons are performing the VBG anymore. Nancy 394/278/180

I understand your frustration....I too am loosing slow...I have dr. rupp and i also had the vbg....I've only lost 59 pounds and i'm 10 months out....but i also have sweet tooth..do you?

Hi Lia, Things do get better. For me, almost too much better. I am 3 1/2 years post op and I had lots of throwing up in the beginning. Could`nt hardly tolerate meat at all for almost a year. Just be careful and follow dr orders, especially this first year. Enjoy the weightloss right now. The "honeymoon period" only lasts about a year. I still can`t eat as much as I used to, but I can eat pretty normally now. I can even eat some steak now! It`s common to get a little depressed in the early months, but life will get back to normal. God bless.

Had VBG end of Jan. Always feel nauseated, especially in the evening and about 3 or 4 nights a week, I throw up. I know I'm not eating too much. I've lost 36 lbs since Jan 24, but even water makes me nauseous. I'm not sure whether to call the Dr. or wait to see if it improves. I'm wondering if it will always be like this or if things will eventually get better?