I am in the same boat. I had VSG in 2011 and lost 100 lbs. Now I've gained 50 back. I used to exercise but now can't as much due to arthritis and injury. I wish I had gone with the DS at first but my insurance wouldn't cover it at the time. Now they consider it if it's "medically necessary." I really want to have it done. I'm starving all the time and I hurt so much to move around. Keep updating on your progress.