Question:
Is the VBG successful for patients over 400 pounds.

   — CAROL C. (posted on March 8, 2002)

March 8, 2002
I read on my doctor's web site that the VGB is not as effective as the RNY or DS; especially for the super MO. His site is www.surgicallyslim.com
   — Jeannet

March 8, 2002
I was 370.... I lost over 170... but over the course of a few years after losing it.. I gained it back plus 40!! I know there is a greater risk at gaining the weight back with a VBG... especially with someone who likes carbohydrates. For me I had a hard time eating real food and over time switched to a junk food eater..... I also disrupted the staple line..... I would not recommend the VBG to anyone.... I had a revision to a RNY.
   — Pamela W.

March 8, 2002
This question begs another question. If VBG doesn't work and people have revisions to RNY are they then successful or after a few years does this fail too. What I am saying is if one surgery is not for you why would any surgery help in the long run.
   — faybay

March 10, 2002
I don't claim to have any expertise in this area but...from what I have heard from VBG patients this is a great surgery for people who are not sugar/carbohaulics. If your problem is mostly volume, then VBG can work very well for you with less dietary restrictions.<p> If, like myself, you have trouble with carbs and sugars and fats, then RNY may be the better surgery for you. Since we all have different habits one surgery just might work for one person and may very well fail for another person.<p> Best wishes to all of you, whatever path you may choose.
   — kylakae