WendyJane

Hi Kelly, Yep, I think all of us were in the same boat of some kind. I've been have been heavy all my life, since birth, I was a big baby. I never lost my baby fat, I just added more and more. I'm finally going through a RNY soon, I have done everything except one more nutrition consult after Monday's consult. I think I am doing pretty good. I have tried all kinds of protein shakes, clear liquid drinks with protein, and doing exercise daily for 30 minutes, either strength or aerobic. So...just want that date, and get that date as soon as possible. A 2-week "vacation" from work, and the support of my dear husband, I got this! I might be 60 years old, but I have to lose so I can have my left hip replaced. That's what started it all. My ortho won't do the surgery unless I lose 40 pounds. Having tried everything from diets, to pills, shots and the like, I finally gave in what I had started to research 4 years ago. I'm almost there. So Kelly, welcome to the group and ask whatever questions that you may have, we are a group of people who care about other people. Wendy

I chose the RNY because of the high rate of getting GERD from the VSG, so I don't know why your physician said that it was weight related. While some of it might be, usually it isn't, and with a smaller stomach, the acid can easily go up into the esophagus. If you are able, I would change that VSG and revise to an RNY if you are able, RNY you can't take NSAIDs but the possibility of GERD decreases about 80% of patients. Hope things go well for you, or went well with your EGD, please update us. Wishing you well.