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Is there anyone here that knows or understands why there is a difference in the amount of stomach reduction from one Dr to another. I have attended a seminar- orientation with a local bariactric center, they stated that they remove 90% of the stomach with VSG. I have watched tons of videos and advertisements ranging anywhere from a 70-90 % reduction. Is this physician preference or based on the patients BMI? Wonder how or if this does this effects the outcome of how much weight you lose or how long it stays off. Thank you in advance for your response. Happy!!

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. I am so excited about the possibility of having this done. Unlike yourself I have been round my whole life, actually the scale makes a little roller coaster ride about every three years. To hear how great you are doing is wonderful!! It gives me extra incentive. :-)

Hi Dadofpeace. I am not a sleever yet. I too enjoy exercise, am 53 and maintain lots of muscle myself. The trainer I last worked with made me consume 25 grams per meal, a minimum of 75 grams daily, but I chose 100 as my goal. It works and I drank Iso-Pure Protein drinks. The least expensive plave to buy it is at the http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/en/query.jsp?x=13&y=20&q=iso+pure&intsource2=main&tab_selection=Vitamins it has low carbs or no carbs depending on hte flavor. Fortunately for me my trainer was a diabetic and knew the ropes for keeping carbs down. Hope this helps. .Chocolate is my favorite and I mix it with Water, saves lots of calories, it's a thin consistency so you could drink it now. Good luck

Good morning Pasquini, It is very early am, I'm sitting here drinking my coffee and I like yourself have been poking around here. I am much older, sailing in the same boat. I just wanted you to know that I feel out of sorts today and your letter cracked me up and gave me a whole new look at what the rest of my day may look like. I am female, 54 and have fought the same 40-50lbs for 40 years and have NEVER reached my goal. The sleeve sounds like the right tool for me since my BMI is on the lower side. I have attended the orientation and first support group meetings. Unfortunately I am in no position to pay for it myself, but if my insurance approves it, I hope to follow through. This venue sure is encouraging. I wish you the best of luck and anytime you would like to throw me a smile. I'd appreciate it.. Have a great day!! Happy.....

I am seriously thinking of having the VSG and am looking for the good, the bad and the ugly. I would like to find the patients that have had this surgery the longest, what the drawbacks are and how have they held their weight off.