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My coworker recently told me she had the surgery in 2013(vsg) and she said it was a failed surgery. That she currently has a grapefruit sized hole in her sleeve that is the reason for her weight gain...she said she was scoped and everything but current insurance wouldn't approve her for any more weight loss surgery related surgeries. Some of your problem's seems similar to hers but truthfully I don't know how anyone can have a grapefruit sized hole in their sleeve for years and not be dead.
HW-430
SW-372
Day of Surgery-347
CW-246
I did not do much research and even what I did do did not make much difference until I actually had the surgery.
I had surgery before VSG was popular and had RNY. Dr. Alvarez seems to be an amazing surgeon. He has many YouTube videos that will answer all of your questions.
It is an amazing feeling to not be able to eat much food. It is amazing to see the pounds drop off like magic. The next year should be amazing for you.
My biggest surprise was that I lost the hunger sensation and lost interest in food in general. I started treating it like medicine and make sure I had all of my protein and other nutrition. But I had to remind myself to eat.
The hardest part for me is nothing. I still have little interest in food and find it easy to lose weight when I do have regain. It has all been easy for me.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
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6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Hi everyone,
I've been approved for VSG in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez. I've had so many thoughts since I got the notification...
What do you wish you had known before surgery?
What surprised you the most after?
What was the hardest part?
I got that one, too, since my kids keep stealing my withings. I like it just as much (even though it was much less expensive).
If you have not figured it out, both you and your husband can use it separately. If your app is open and you weigh it will record your weight. Close the app before your husband uses it and then he can open the app and weigh himself. It will keep the weights separate.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
You can ask your surgeon, but I believe you should have been taking stool softeners. You can get a buildup that blocks your intestine and the thick sludge is what is squeezing out around it. The accumulation can be easily seen on an x-ray. They will probably treat it by having you take a bottle of magnesium citrate.
Once cleared up you will need to take stool softeners and some type of laxative to prevent constipation.
I take a magnesium tablet every day. Many people take a daily dose of Miralax.
Talk to your surgeon, I am not a doctor but have lived with weight loss surgery for twelve years. I know more about this than most doctors.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
My husband got me a Renpho scale for Christmas that I'm really liking today
Thanks for your help everyone!
Awesome advice! I plan on losing an additional 20-25 lbs to give myself some wiggle room. I have also been watching many YouTube videos on regain and how fellow VSGers combat regain by keeping up with their healthy lifestyle and exercise regimen. I also have returned to therapy and practicing healthier ways to deal with my emotions. I tend to exercise, draw, or go out with friends now instead of eating.
I never want to return to the weight I was before the surgery or feel how I felt then. I will do whatever it takes not to return there. Thank you so much for the advice and I will definitely give this book a read.
I had my VSG in 2010. Lost over 150 lbs and ended floating around the 350 mark.
The past few months have been very tough and doctors are not finding answers. Over a month ago I passed almost 2 pints of blood and passed out but that passed. Spent the day in emergancy room thinking it was a heart attack. Pain and couldnot breathe and feinting.
My lungs and and heart were in perfect health. So it was not a heart attack.
They think there is sometype of problem with my stomach, the pain of reflux and whatever is wrong with my stomach under my ribs had them concerned. The pain comes on whenever I eat anything and lasts for more than an hour.
This is actually bankrupting me, I can't do manual labor and the pain, breathing issues and fatigue is constant. The ER doctor said the breathing was actually hyperventilation becuase of the pain. Anyway they said I should go back to a primary care for a referral to a specialist.
This may or may not have anything to do with VSG, but is probably related to the severe acid issues that follow.
MOney is a serious issue as I dont have health care but I am wondering if I shouldnt just head to specialist instead.
I would try to see an gastroenterogist as soon as you can.
