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There is not a doubt in my mind that I would do this again if I had too. I would not have changed a thing. I would still have the VSG, with the same doctor and the same plan. I love my new life and am on this site as part of my recovery from obesity. As Brandilynn put it, I too am in remission. The decease of obesity is never fully cured. There are ways to gain your weight back. It seems impossible in the beginning, but it is all too real and I know I need to keep my head in the game for life to continue to be successful. Fortunately, I am surrounded on this site with some fantastic, caring and insightful people. Why would I not want there input, support and care? I also like giving back, as many of the old timers have posted, there have been many people that came before us that helped us, now it is our turn to help the newbies. I thin VSG is an amazing surgery and I would hope that many others would get the same rewards from it that I have gotten. I just came back from dancing the night away with my husband, we had a great time, never would have happened before VSG.
As I see it, I have TWO incurable diseases. One is Multiple Sclerosis. The other is Obesity. The two together are one of the worst curses that can befall on a human being. At least, that's what I thought before I discovered the VSG. Now I'm in remission for both and hope to stay there for a long, long time.
Would I do the VSG again? Is the Pope Catholic? Discovering the VSG was God's way of telling me not to give up, to have hope (and I'm not religious!! lol) OH has been a lifesaver for me and I expect I will keep coming here every day for many, many years. Why? Well, like I said, obesity is a chronic, incurable disease. I may be in remission now, but if I'm not careful, it will come back to haunt me. I NEED people's advice and encouragement. I NEED to be held accountable, to share my struggles, to receive and hopefully give support.
Why am I not out enjoying life? I go out as much as my other slaver (MS) will allow me to. I even use my feet a lot more than I did, although I do still need my wheelchair. There was no way in hell I could have lost weight without WLS and I will be eternally grateful to my surgeon for doing this surgery. Oh yea, I LOVE my sleeve!
Amalia
Would I do the VSG again? Is the Pope Catholic? Discovering the VSG was God's way of telling me not to give up, to have hope (and I'm not religious!! lol) OH has been a lifesaver for me and I expect I will keep coming here every day for many, many years. Why? Well, like I said, obesity is a chronic, incurable disease. I may be in remission now, but if I'm not careful, it will come back to haunt me. I NEED people's advice and encouragement. I NEED to be held accountable, to share my struggles, to receive and hopefully give support.
Why am I not out enjoying life? I go out as much as my other slaver (MS) will allow me to. I even use my feet a lot more than I did, although I do still need my wheelchair. There was no way in hell I could have lost weight without WLS and I will be eternally grateful to my surgeon for doing this surgery. Oh yea, I LOVE my sleeve!
Amalia
One of the reasons I stopped going to our local support group is that most everyone there has the band and I swear, when I talk about "being able" to eat anything, they can't fathom. They keep asking me "but you can't eat that, can you? Doesn't that get stuck?" I'm like YES, I can eat whatever I want. No...nothing gets "stuck", thank goodness. It's about choices, not as much of the limitations.
YES, I would do this again. I was just talking with my husband the other night about HIS feelings about it, like aside from MY feelings, health, etc, does he think it was worth it, what I did. He said absolutely because despire the fact that he was TERRIFIED and thought I was NUTS to do this before I did and immediately afterward, our lives are richer for the experiences I am able to have with our family now that I wouldn't even attempt before. We're not afraid I'll die of a heart attack or a stroke leaving my husband to raise our children.
People DON'T understand VSG. If they know someone who had WLS, it's always RNY or Lap Band and the horror stories are many, but I try to educate them and help them to understand that VSG isn't malabsorptive and if you eat a healthy diet, you don't have side effects. I feel so fortunate that I chose VSG and I almost jumped ship to the RNY. While that seems to work for some, with my chronic iron deficiency, I wouldn't do well on that and honestly, the dumping and side effects...I hate throwing up and I can count on one hand the times that I have since I had the VSG last October. It's always been a bad combo that just didn't sit well or I was on antibiotics and my stomach didn't like the food on top of it or something.
Anyway, I can go on and on and I have a lot to say. I'm not "there yet" and am now getting to the point where I need to be more conscious of exercise because so far my weight loss has been mostly dietary, but I love my sleeve and YES, I'd do it again with no hesitation.
YES, I would do this again. I was just talking with my husband the other night about HIS feelings about it, like aside from MY feelings, health, etc, does he think it was worth it, what I did. He said absolutely because despire the fact that he was TERRIFIED and thought I was NUTS to do this before I did and immediately afterward, our lives are richer for the experiences I am able to have with our family now that I wouldn't even attempt before. We're not afraid I'll die of a heart attack or a stroke leaving my husband to raise our children.
People DON'T understand VSG. If they know someone who had WLS, it's always RNY or Lap Band and the horror stories are many, but I try to educate them and help them to understand that VSG isn't malabsorptive and if you eat a healthy diet, you don't have side effects. I feel so fortunate that I chose VSG and I almost jumped ship to the RNY. While that seems to work for some, with my chronic iron deficiency, I wouldn't do well on that and honestly, the dumping and side effects...I hate throwing up and I can count on one hand the times that I have since I had the VSG last October. It's always been a bad combo that just didn't sit well or I was on antibiotics and my stomach didn't like the food on top of it or something.
Anyway, I can go on and on and I have a lot to say. I'm not "there yet" and am now getting to the point where I need to be more conscious of exercise because so far my weight loss has been mostly dietary, but I love my sleeve and YES, I'd do it again with no hesitation.
I've started blogging my journey here at OH
Single incision lap VSG 10/21/2010
Height 5'2
Pre-op weight: 260
Day of surgery: 240
Current weight: 190
Single incision lap VSG 10/21/2010
Height 5'2
Pre-op weight: 260
Day of surgery: 240
Current weight: 190
Oh goodness, who says we're not out enjoying life. I'm certainly not on here 24/7. I check in sometimes every day and other times I'll go a week without checking in. Why? Cause I'm enjoying life!
That doesn't mean I can't find time to spend half an hour on here either. I like to try and pay it forward a bit, and like you, I like to catch up with others. If I fall out of my groove and get off plan, stopping by here gives me a big kick in the butt to get back on track.
I'm long past comparing my progress to anyone else's - I love how far I've come and for once in my life I have a hope of getting to goal - actually not just a hope, it's a reality I can visualize. I love seeing other people succeed. Some who weighed the same as me and had surgery at the same time are closer to goal. I'm happy for them. But just like everyone doesn't drive the same speed, we don't lose weight the same speed. It's forward and downward progress that matters - and I'm seeing that.
I love my sleeve - and with the spring weather arriving, I'm enjoying it like no spring I can ever remember. Now if the dog wants to go out, I don't ask a kid to take her out. I grab the leash and walk around the neighborhood. My house has never been cleaner.
Funny enough, but I'm on a decluttering kick too. I want to lose the mind clutter and the clutter in the house as I get rid of this fat.
There are a million reasons to hang around - but I go back and visit my college alma mater when I have the opportunity even though I've long since gotten my degree. Why not hang around here too! And no, I'm not at goal yet - but ask me again by the end of the summer. I think I'll be below goal.
That doesn't mean I can't find time to spend half an hour on here either. I like to try and pay it forward a bit, and like you, I like to catch up with others. If I fall out of my groove and get off plan, stopping by here gives me a big kick in the butt to get back on track.
I'm long past comparing my progress to anyone else's - I love how far I've come and for once in my life I have a hope of getting to goal - actually not just a hope, it's a reality I can visualize. I love seeing other people succeed. Some who weighed the same as me and had surgery at the same time are closer to goal. I'm happy for them. But just like everyone doesn't drive the same speed, we don't lose weight the same speed. It's forward and downward progress that matters - and I'm seeing that.
I love my sleeve - and with the spring weather arriving, I'm enjoying it like no spring I can ever remember. Now if the dog wants to go out, I don't ask a kid to take her out. I grab the leash and walk around the neighborhood. My house has never been cleaner.
Funny enough, but I'm on a decluttering kick too. I want to lose the mind clutter and the clutter in the house as I get rid of this fat.
There are a million reasons to hang around - but I go back and visit my college alma mater when I have the opportunity even though I've long since gotten my degree. Why not hang around here too! And no, I'm not at goal yet - but ask me again by the end of the summer. I think I'll be below goal.
Like the butterfly, I have the strength and the hope to believe
In time I will emerge from my cocoon... Transformed. Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS
Over 3 years out and I have no regrets. I would definitely do it over again. I was away from the boards for quite a long time and now I am back because I felt myself slipping back into old habits and need the support. Also learn new tricks or recipes and answer any questions from new members :)
Would I do this again..Honestly...Hell Yeah!!!
This has been the best thing that I have done. I've lost over 150 pounds. I'm wearing a medium shirt and 34" jeans. I've been able to do things that I've never done before ie Skiing, Snowboarding. I've done things that I haven't done in decades such as roller skating and riding roller coasters.
The Sleeve has given me a new lease on life.
This has been the best thing that I have done. I've lost over 150 pounds. I'm wearing a medium shirt and 34" jeans. I've been able to do things that I've never done before ie Skiing, Snowboarding. I've done things that I haven't done in decades such as roller skating and riding roller coasters.
The Sleeve has given me a new lease on life.
Highest Weight: 380 Consult Weight: 357 Surgery Weight: 309
Goal Weight: 220 (9/29/10) Revised Goal Range 215-220 Current Weight: 224
Plastics: Circumferential Lower Body Lift - 11/18/2011
Gynecomastia - 6/14/2012
I hope it is not too late to post my YES, I WOULD DO IT AGAIN, ONLY SOONER.
I was out enjoying life over the weekend and am just now checking back in and reading the boards.
Why am I still here? I started reading the boards before I had surgery. I had scheduled the lapband, had insurance approval, read on the board for a few weeks and then changed my mind to the VSG. Insurance would not approve it so I went to Mexico and have never looked back. I stay on the boards for the constant new information, to see what others have/are experiencing, and to learn from the pros. I am on the board every weekday but not the weekends...too busy with life. Truthfully... I will probably always be on the OH board. It is my support group. I may not post, but I read it every week day. It keeps what I need to do constantly on my mind. I have slipped up over the past holiday season and it took me a while to get back on track. I am still and always will be a work in progress. I will never finish learning and growing.
I was out enjoying life over the weekend and am just now checking back in and reading the boards.
Why am I still here? I started reading the boards before I had surgery. I had scheduled the lapband, had insurance approval, read on the board for a few weeks and then changed my mind to the VSG. Insurance would not approve it so I went to Mexico and have never looked back. I stay on the boards for the constant new information, to see what others have/are experiencing, and to learn from the pros. I am on the board every weekday but not the weekends...too busy with life. Truthfully... I will probably always be on the OH board. It is my support group. I may not post, but I read it every week day. It keeps what I need to do constantly on my mind. I have slipped up over the past holiday season and it took me a while to get back on track. I am still and always will be a work in progress. I will never finish learning and growing.
5'1" Age 62 Goal weight between 128 - 135
Okay, I'm the crazy pre-op with the questions! I totally get it and I am soooooo thankful for all of the responses. Thanks to you Jimbo for gathering even more responses with a better question! Can't wait to be in the heart of the action and off of the couch!! You and all of the OH-ers are great resources. Thanks for paying it forward and relieving a crazy newbies panic! And that of her husband!
I already knew I was going to go through with it, but just wanted to hear all of the great things you all have done. I'm ready to drink the kool-aid
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I already knew I was going to go through with it, but just wanted to hear all of the great things you all have done. I'm ready to drink the kool-aid
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
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