Question:
would VSG help my daughter?

I am going to have VSG June 2 o8,with Dr. A in Mexico.Mydaughter,wants to lose about 45 ibs.She is Type 2 diabetic[insulin dependant].Does anyone know if this surgery would help her.Thanks Brenda    — brenda1958 (posted on April 4, 2008)

April 4, 2008
Hi Brenda, Congrats on getting your surg date! I would check with your daughters DR. I dont know her age or anything about her, but.. my syster in law is also on insulin. She is 37 yrs old. She had a Lap-band done a year ago and has done very well. She has an insulin pump and has been able with her DR for the diabetis able to cut way back ob her insulin. Please , talk to her Dr before you do anything. I wish you a very speedy recover after surg and will keep you in my prayers. Julie
   — tootsie52

April 4, 2008
When I found out the collection of 19 drugs I was taking for Diabeties, blood pressure and colestroal were not enought and I was going to have to go on insulin as a type 2 after 25 years fighting diabeties, I had a gastric bypass, and I could not beleive that today just 4 months later, I have been off all those drugs for over two months and have a A1C of 5.6. I only take synthroid now, plus a load of vitamins and minerals of course, but the real questions is what is your daughters BMI. if it is over 40, then WLS will help. I lost 40 lbs and my blood sugar changed a great deal, but at 60 pounds, I did not need it any longer. Keep in mind this is a eating change that she will live with the rest of her life. I am glad to do it to add to my life. She needs to decide with her own doctor what she wants to do. Best of Success to both of you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 4, 2008
ANY will help her. There are a number of factors that will determine which surgery is RIGHT for her. One of the PRIMARY considerations will be Body Mass Index. Many Surgeons prefer to do the Gastric Bypass or the Duodenal Switch for patients with a BMI over 50. For those with a BMI UNDER 50 MANY now prefer the VSG but some still prefer the LapBand or the old fashioned Vertical Banded Gastrectomy (Stomach Stapling). If your daughter is still capable of getting pregnant and considering the possibility, the doctors MAY want to give her the LapBand because of the flexibility it affords in allowing them to give bot the mother and the developing baby to gain more sustenance during pregnancy. If your daughter has IMMUNE SYSTEM issues, the VSG is probably the best way to go. These types of things are best decided between the patient and the doctor. It is ALWAYS good for the PATIENT to have done as much research as POSSIBLE before going to SEE the DOCTOR. If you want to know MORE about what to expect from each different option, check my profile page. I have done some research about the most COMMON forms of weight loss surgery. You will find a great deal of information there and links that will help you find MORE. If you don't see what you looking for right away, look into the archived blogs. It won't be TOO far in. I hope this helps, Hugh
   — hubarlow

April 5, 2008
congratulations on your upcoming VSG. I had VSG 11-25-2007. I am very happy. Don't have any new advice on the daughter, but please post on the VSG forum here on OH if you haven't already. Looking forward to seeing you on the VSG forum, Brenda. You will get alot of support there. Pat
   — pjennjr