Anyone use Dr. Sergio Verboonen???

Miss Lili · July 4, 2010

Still researching (although my choice is pretty much made)

Anyone use dr. sergio verboonen (Cancun or elsewhere) ? :001_tongue:

As always, THANKS!

sunshinegirl64 · July 4, 2010

Miss Lili-

It is very hard to find many people on this site who have used dr. verboonen but I have come across 3 and they are all alive and seem really happy with the choice. I am scheduled for July 16 in Cancun. I am only a little bit nervous I think! My family is a bit wacky but my husband and kids seem good with it as they know how important it is to me. I have researched Galenia Hospital and dr. verboonen obsessively and they both seem great as far as I can tell. I am glad to be hooked up with someone in my shoes, although it sounds as though you haven't totally committed yet. I would love to keep you informed if you do decide to go for it and let you know step by step my experience. One of my wonderful new mentors has already told me to prepare for the coldness of the hospital so that was welcome news.

Looking forward to "talking" with you on this journey-

Dawn

Miss Lili · July 4, 2010

hi! finally, someone out there!!!! I too have not been able to find very many people. I will certainly look forward to hearing all about it! wow.. that's in 12 days!!! lucky you!!

mixedupmutts · July 12, 2010

I had a VSG in Cancun on January 23rd with Dr. verboonen and team. I had some post-op bleeding and a low hemoglobin about 2 weeks out. Other than that, I have done very well and am down 68 pounds.

Sarah

happyevraftr · July 29, 2011

Hi, I'm so happy to see your postings. My date is Aug 5th in Cancun with Dr. V. I am debating on the VSG vs Plication. Please keep in touch!

mixedupmutts · July 30, 2011

I started ou at 242 and 1.5 yrs later I am holding steady at 160. From a size 22 to a 10 or 12. I am so much more comfortable! I recommend the sleeve to anyone looking at surgery. I am an RN who did lots of research and felt most comfortable with this procedure. Dr. V and team are very capable and the Galenia hosp was very clean and modern.

The strange thing for me is that at my current size I look the way I thought I would look in every photo taken of me before weight loss. I was always shocked and disappointed when I saw those pictures. Now I think, yea that looks like me

happyevraftr · July 30, 2011

I started ou at 242 and 1.5 yrs later I am holding steady at 160. From a size 22 to a 10 or 12. I am so much more comfortable! I recommend the sleeve to anyone looking at surgery. I am an RN who did lots of research and felt most comfortable with this procedure. Dr. V and team are very capable and the Galenia hosp was very clean and modern.

The strange thing for me is that at my current size I look the way I thought I would look in every photo taken of me before weight loss. I was always shocked and disappointed when I saw those pictures. Now I think, yea that looks like me

Thank you very much!

mel26 · May 9, 2012

Hello everyone! I know its been a while since anyone has gotten on this posting, but I wanted to see how your surgeries went with Dr. Verboonen!? My mother is getting the Gastric Sleeve, or wants to anyway, and I told her "Not until I do research!" I want to make sure he is an EXCELLENT doctor and that she won't die during her surgery. She wants to book this for next month.

I would really appreciate your response! Any and all information, results, etc. are much appreciated!

Thank you!!!

mixedupmutts · May 9, 2012

It's been 2 yrs and 3 months. I am hovering around 168. I've been eating without much thought and consequently put on a few pounds. I am so happy with my decision to have the surgery. My first thought in the morning is not about how fat I am. I am comfortable in my own skin. I have some residual saggy fat/skin in my abdomen (upper arms and thighs too) which would likely take me down a size or two if removed but can't afford more surgery so it is what it is.

My advice is to give yourself a couple of weeks to feel better. I was anticipating an immediate bounce back which did not happen for me. It was difficult at first to even drink Water, but gradually everything got easier. So worth it!

mel26 · May 9, 2012

Thank you so much for your response. How was Dr. verboonen? I just want to make sure I know a little more about him and his abililties. Thank you!

mixedupmutts · May 9, 2012

Friendly, moderate English, professional. Good team behind him. Two other surgeons and an anesthesiologist as well as a one or two nurses in the operating room. I spoke with him right before surgery, post-op, the next morning and then the following morning for the contrast swallow to check for leaks. I relied on my research of his experience, education and complication rate as well as continuing education and I think publishing. I went through a patient facilitator, so any questions I had before surgery were relayed through her. It helped since his English is not the best. Any specific questions?