Another Newbie here!

[kykim 13]

Ok...I actually stumbled across this site a week or so ago and have been reading ever since. I live in a small town in KY and am travelling to Georgetown Ky to have my surgery done by Dr Weiss there. I am actually a nurse here and have a sister who did the RNY procedure several years ago. I had planned on doing the same and was told last week that my surgeon is preferring to do the VSG procedure. I started reading everyones topics while searching for information to prove to him that I needed the RNY. But after reading all of this information I am now thinking the VSG may be the way to go.

As I said my sister did the RNY procedure about 6 years ago. She lost all plus some of her weight...but picked up alcoholism along the way. That and the malabsorbtion scare me. I am 5'8" and weigh 315. I hold it pretty well but my body sure can feel it. I have gone from no meds 2 years ago to HTN meds, 2 Water pills, inhalers and needing a C Pap for OSA. I keep thinking I am just 34 I shouldn't have these problems. I want to set a good example for my daughter too.

For those of you out there who have been here. Are you finding that if you obey the VSG diet rules and exercise that you are able to loose weight? I am supposed to be meeting with the surgeon on the 23rd to make final plans with a tentative surgery date of 10-3-11. I am a self pay due to an insurance exclusion and want as much info as I can get to make the right choice. Opinions are greatly appreciated!

[wildoatslady 0]

I am also going to dr weiss. I am having my surgery at central baptist in Lexington. I was going for the band until i went to the seminar, and after hearing about the sleeve I knew it was right for me. I have about 4 more weeks till I get a surgery date. Good luck and fast recovery!

[kykim 13]

I am also going to dr weiss. I am having my surgery at central baptist in Lexington. I was going for the band until i went to the seminar, and after hearing about the sleeve I knew it was right for me. I have about 4 more weeks till I get a surgery date. Good luck and fast recovery!

Same to you! Why did you decide on the sleeve? That is where I am leaning but no final decision yet...

[wildoatslady 0]

There was a lady at the seminar that had the lap and was miserable & she was going for a revision to the sleeve, just from her story I ruled out the band. Dr Weiss explained the difference with the sleeve you don't have malabsorbsion issues less chance of dumping and you still have a fully functioning stomach, just smaller. You can still have tests done normally( upper GI) less restrictions on medications.