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I was wondering if you would care to share why you decided on having a VSG done, as opposed to the RnY? I think I have my mind made up from having several conversations with my PCP, but I would love to hear from others as well.

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For me, I liked that it leaves most of the digestive system intact. The amount of excess weight lost with VSG was better than with a lap band.

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Less risk of complications with the sleeve, similar amount of weightloss, less restriction on kinds of foods you can eat long-term, less risk of malnutrition during pregnancy and old age.

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I chose VSG because I had (have) a lot of medical problems. (Diabetes, high blood pressure, start of heart disease , high cholesterol ) You get the idea. I am over 50 and I figure at some poin,t hopefully years from now, I may have to take meds again and I wanted a stomach that can properly digest and metabolize them.

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I treat children that are in a chronic malabsorptive state due to their disease process. To put my body in that same state on purpose is honestly frightening. I also understand that passing away morbidly obese and not attempting to do nothing about it is just not me. So VSG it is.

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Portion Control is my biggest issue and i felt this was the best procedure for me. I also like that it keeps my digestive tract the most intact.

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