Anthony 1 Posted February 28, 2006 Tomorrow I leave for San Francisco to get my band removed and revised to a VG (Vertical Gastrectomy). I will let you all know how it goes in a week or so when I get back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugmum 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Anthony, Wow! That will be exciting/interesting. My surgeon tried to talk me into the VG so I will be curious to your followup. Best wishes, Kelli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess_n_thep 2 Posted February 28, 2006 Please come back and post and let us know how you are doing!!! And I hope you will stay on the board and post as to how you progess! Good luck and heal quickly!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iluvharleys 15 Posted February 28, 2006 Good Luck! Please keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted February 28, 2006 Best to you, Anthony. You have had it tough, and your band journey has been frustrating. I hope your back pain ends and your surgery is smooth as silk! Be well, can't wait to hear from you when you get back!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vera 7 Posted February 28, 2006 Hi Anthony The best to you! I was banded 8/14/03 and live about 40 miles from SF. If I had to have my band removed I would get the VG also. Keep us updated!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I'llsucceed 1 Posted February 28, 2006 Please come back and post and let us know how you are doing!!! And I hope you will stay on the board and post as to how you progess! Good luck and heal quickly!!!! My thoughts exactly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandra 55 Posted February 28, 2006 Fingers crossed for a completely smooth surgery and recovery, Anthony. And I hope your back pain disappears permanently!! Please don't forget to come back and let us know how you're doing. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCBSTX 0 Posted February 28, 2006 Best wishes Anthony! Shawn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donali 57 Posted February 28, 2006 Wishing you all the best! Come back and let us know how you're doing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLarla 22 Posted February 28, 2006 It's tomorrow... hurry and tell us how you are! Good luck, I hope this solves the pain problem you had with the band! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illude 0 Posted February 28, 2006 good luck!....keep us up-dated and let us know how everything goes/is going with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickie456 0 Posted March 1, 2006 Good luck, please let us know now things go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightingale2u 42 Posted March 1, 2006 Anthony... hope all goes well and looking forward to hearing how this works out for you! Have a safe trip and journey back home! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dishdiva 5 Posted March 1, 2006 What's the VG involve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites