Bonifaccia

I've finally decided that Gastric Sleeve surgery is for me and I'm seeing the surgeon in a few weeks for a consult. However, I have a hiatal hernia right above my belly button. Can I get it repaired and have the VSG at the same time?? I'm hoping it's not going to get in the way of me having this. I'm 5'5" and weigh 300 pounds. Thank you in advance for your care and concern!

Hi Everyone! Just joined Bariatric Pal and hope I can find support! I am female and going to a VSG Seminar next week with Dr. Glasgow in Norwood, MA. First I said, "I'm not mutilating my body just to lose weight!" but I have reached almost 300 pounds on a 5'5" frame and I'm starting to waddle, not walk. Oh it's a terrible feeling! Tell me anyone what it was like after your seminar - did you feel excited or scared? Can someone tell me how they came to the decision? I'm just fed up with binge eating at night, gaining, then losing, gaining then losing, then gaining. It's time I owned up to happiness in my life, not depression and feelings of uselessness are overtaking me. Would love to hear from you! Bonifaccia

Thank you so much for your response Blerdgirl!! Yes, I am comforted also, knowing that there is a team involved in my care. I know this is a long process, but that's great...this is a serious decision and you need time to (pardon the pun!) digest all the experience and know that this is the right thing for you to do. I'd like to think that maybe it's about 6 mos to a year from the time you make the decision to the final surgery - is that about right?

Hello! So what did you end up having? And how are you feeling now? Hope all is well with you and things are going well for you congrats on the weight loss!