Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

long term data on vsg ?



Recommended Posts

Does any one know when or if any studies with data 8 -10 years out there ?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It hasn't been around that long. When I had my surgery in 2012 my doctors aid it was only five out and there was a lot of unanswered questions.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

OMG! I guess we will be part of the long term studies!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The longest I believe was a 3-5 year prospective (aka follow patients over time) study that found that half of the patients were deficient in at least 1 micro nutrient (such as vitamins) and around 10% had comorbidities. However it was found that most of the deficiencies arise in the first few months and after that, its not likely to show up. Another point was that be wary that your deficiencies before your surgery might worsen after. Read some peer reviewed articles and they do show lots of deficiencies as the worst side-effect of the surgery. As for longer term than 5 years, there has not been any. [i feel necessary to add that there are many benefits found in shorter studies showing diabetes to become easier to control, lower cholesterol, and blood pressure (which reduces the chance of heart attack and stroke)].

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My mom had stomach cancer 23 years ago and basically had 3/4 of her stomach removed. She went from 190lbs to 125lbs and has been there since. She has been normal and healthy since, she eats small portions just like me.......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My mom had stomach cancer 23 years ago and basically had 3/4 of her stomach removed. She went from 190lbs to 125lbs and has been there since. She has been normal and healthy since' date=' she eats small portions just like me.......[/quote']

Yes, the surgery has been around a long time but was not specifically used as a stand-alone weight loss until a few years ago.

Edit: here is the history of the VSG: http://bariatrictimes.com/the-history-of-sleeve-gastrectomy/

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×