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godinme

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I am scheduled to have a lap band placed on June 17, 2009. Since making this decision, there has been a constant nagging on my mind in regards to complications such as band slippage, erosion, etc. I am also concerned about the long term efficacy and lifespan of the band. I have read many horror stories on blogs and no one seems to have had the band placed effectively longer than five years. I am self paying for this upcoming surgery and do not wish to become bankrupt in the future, paying out of pocket expenses for complications that may arise. I have since researched the VSG procedure and this seems like a less riskier option. I am considering traveling to Mexico to have the surgery done by Dr Aceves. Does anyone have any advice? How much does this procedure cost?? I need to make a quick decision!!!!

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I started out with the band - long story - was going to get it in 2005, then again this year. However, the more I read about the VSG, the more I wanted to get it. So - I did - on 17 April. (Actually I had two operations on the same day - thryoid out and VSG.) I was OK, then had complications... something wasn't right. It turned out that I was on the wrong meds. They gave me Prevacid and it didn't really protect my stomach lining at all. After changing to Nexium, I began to feel human again - and have gotten better and better. Even with the complication, I'm glad I got this. It's definitely harder to recover from the VSG than the lapband, but I'm pretty sure it will be worth it in the long run. (BTW, I've lost over 40 pounds so far! :-)

If you want to see the actual operation, follow this link:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

This is from Vanderbilt; my doctor is Dr. Melvin (on the left).

God bless you in your decision, whatever it is!

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