I had a VGB over 7yrs ago.. started at 280lbs lost 135lbs and have managed to keep it off.. however it's not without its side effects.. a lot of vomiting, a lot of heart burn.. and major life changes.

When it comes to these surgeries there is no 100% gaurentee.  I know a few people who've had the RNY and have gained it back and have had to have revisions.. truth is it's not an easy way out and will take a lot of work on your part whatever you choose.

With the VBG aside from the vomiting, heart burn I was told I would gain it back within 3 yrs and would only lose 70lbs if that so far so good.  Research research and good luck to you.

I figured that your post ought be able to have at least ONE response. 


My relationship with food has changed quite a bit.  I don't shy away from it or feel that it is the enemy, I just don't lean to it for comfort as much.  Food is still a big part of how we engage with each other but I think that my RNY has changed that for not only myself but my family too.  Being that I can eat that much of it...I don't find that the hype of cooking and eating is at its normal high for anyone in the house.  If I play down it's importance....then they do also.  When I'm into it...then so is everyone else.  I think more about how I used to think that I would find such satisfaction in eating something fatty or full of sugar only to be disappointed....I've stopped looking for food to give me that high or that feeling of euphoria that it once did.  Now, food is just a necessary part of the day.  If it's good then, hey, it's good.  But I'm no longer chasing after that moment of bliss when you eat your favorite dish.  I hope this lasts forever.

I had VBG in April of 2000. I lost 100 in a year and put it all back on over the next 5-7 years. I just revised to RNY and so far am very happy. I couldn't eat any meat after VBG without getting stuck. I already can eat meat and nothing has felt stuck. With this result I should be able to get in my protein instead of resorting to easier slider foods for sustinence. My surgeon doesn't even do VBG anymore as the success rate is very low with it.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

i'm having sleeve surgery on monday the 11th.  they do remove about 85% of your stomach, your remaining stomach can hold about 3 ounces and is int he shape of a banana.  I'm doing it in the states, I've read alot of people going to mexico to get this done.  check the veritical sleeve talk website for more information.

 HELLO I HAD LAPBAND JAN. 21 2010 AND IM ALWAYS HUNGRY I DONT FEEL RESTRICTION IDK IF IM EVER GONNA LOSE WEIGH**** DO U THINK I NEED HELP.