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Does anyone out there know anything about the Vagus Nerves and how they are affected after a VSG? I had to go to ER a couple of days ago due to some chest pain that went to the jaw - I was admitted and after much testing and monitoring the Cardiologist THINKS that my chest pain was actually due to "digestive" issues as a result of the VSG and how the vagus nerves were affected. ANyone know anything about this? Thanks.

MacM: I know you wrote this question some time ago regarding the Vague nerve - can you tell me why you were wondering about this? I had VSG and am wondering about the Vague nerve issue too. Thanks.

BlackBerry Juice - I can so identify with what you are saying. 3 months after my surgery (Dr. Aceves in Mexacali) I had upper GI Study here in US (as recommended by Dr. Aceves) - yep same thing...the Radiologist wanted to know "Why Mexico?" - then he said "Did it cost less" I told him cost had nothing to do with it that I was ready to pay for it here in the states but that Doctors in the States don't have the experience Dr. Aceves has and that when you compare most U.S. bariatric surgeons to Dr. Aceves' experience (with the VSG) there is just no comparison.- the Radiologist was like: "uh huh". I was SO MAD! Afterward I typed a letter to this arrogant Radiologist telling him about Dr. Aceves' experience and education, etc. I then faxed it to the Radiologist - I was fuming! Of course no response. And by the way: I have had NO ill effects from the surgeon - never threw up even once - and all my labs are perfect. My weight loss is slooooow - and that's OK. And by the way - Gaby at Dr. Aceves' Office is totally fantastic - I had this surgeon 5 months ago and that lady is still answering questions, getting info for me - and I mean quick! She always gets back to me the same day. I have nothing but praise for Dr. Aceves and his staff.

Jane J - thanks for your response - I don't know what caused it either - it's been 2 weeks - no more episodes. Congratulations to you on your weight loss - 1 pound to go! Fantastic. My weight loss is slooooow - I've lost 36 pounds in the past 4 months (since surgery) and have another 25 to go. Slow is ok with me.

Jamey and Jaffa - thanks for your replies - James - that's what I thought also that I am having some Lactose intolerance (not connected with that awful diarrhea episode - but in general) - my stomach gurgles alot when I have milk. I'm trying soy milk right now. JAFFA - YES I'm still taking the PPI religiously (I've taken one of these for the past 15 years!) - And I do hope I'm not having gallbladder issues - oh yikes! Thanks again. As I say, I haven't had anything for the past 2 weeks and I'm thinking it was something I ate at the restaurant but never in my life have I been so embarressed. I wrote an anonymous thank you note to the store for helping me .

no, not coffee. But the dessert I had was a rich chocolate but I only had a couple of vites. Haven't had this happen since - it will be 2 weeks tomorrow.

I can relate to what all of you are saying. It's this "head hunger" thing - it does not go away with the VSG surgery. I still want to eat to feel better - food has always been my drug of choice. But we have to use our "tools" My issues are 2 things: 1. I need to track what I eat and 2. I need to avoid the carbs. I've lost 36 pounds since surgery in March - I have about 25 to go. After all I've paid (I was a self-pay) and all I've been through I don't want to go "back" - but I need to use these tools including my new stomach.

Re the protein drinks being too sweet - same for me. So I bought some fat free milk and I mix them with the fat free milk. Tastes a lot better.

Thanks for your replies. I think I'm thinking that I eat "such small bites" that no way could it bother me - but probably not so with the sleeve. Anyway: this last episode (last of the 3) here's what I had: I had a few bites of a hamburger that had blue cheese and bacon on it - and a couple bites of a rich desert that had thick chocolate concoction - BUT I'm serious - these were like "nibbles". I also had a few sips of gingerale. Thanks ladies for your help. So nice to be able to go to this forum for help.

Anyone have this ? I'm 4 months out and have had 3 episodes of "immediate" diarrhea - twice in public!!! The worst was yesterday - ate at a restaurant and within minutes of paying the bill I had to get to the bathroom and didn't make it - was coming up the escalator trying to find a bathroom - had to ask someone to get me a towel so I culd get out of the store. I've also posted this question on "complications" forum - anyone with any ideas? I'm not eating too much nor too fast.

I'm 4 months out and have had 3 episodes of diarrhea - twice in public! I can't figure this out - anyone have any idea. I'm not eating too much.

I'm puzzled - I'm 4 months out and 4 times I've had diarrhea "attacks" - yesterday I ate at a restaurant and by the time we paid the check I knew I had to use the bathroom - I stopped at 3 bathrooms and the last one I was in a huge department store, went up the escalator, got off the escalator and had diarrhea - went down my legs before I could get to the bathroom - and I know people saw this. I had to ask someone to get me a towel so I could get out of the store - it was awful!! And NO I did not eat too much - does anyone have any idea? I need help. This was humiliating. Thanks.

Thanks ladies - I'll look for the Atkins Day Break and the Pure Protein Bars - Jane: I looked at your pix album you are a changed person - congrats. What country do you live in?

Can anyone recommend their favorite protein bar. I had to get some labs done today and then I stopped off at the store - I had been fasting (due to labs) and thought I'd buy some protein bars and eat while I was shopping. I bought what I THOUGHT was pretty good - but I don't think so. I ate it while shopping and didn't feel too good. It's called "Power Bar" "Long Lasting Energy" - It has 230 cal; 9 g. fat; 15 g sugar, 3 g. fiber and 10 g. protein. I thought it had too much sugar and alot of calories - any way: can someone tell me their favorite protein bar - these are probably pretty good to stick in your purse for "emergencies" - THANKS.

Today (recommendation of my surgeon) I had an upper GI (just routine - 3 months after surgery). This was pretty yucky! They had me place some dry granules in my mouth and then drink some liquid and this made the dry granules "active" causing my stomach to expand but they told me NOT to burp - then I had to start drinking the thick chaulky stuff - I almost threw up. Anyway: I took my x-ray to show the radiologist the size of the stomach he was dealing with and he wanted to know what I had done and why. I said a "VSG" - he had NO CLUE what a VSG was - so I explained and he wanted to know why I had it done in Mexico - he said: "did you go there because it was cheaper? WHen I said "no" going to Mexico had nothing to do with the price, I went to Mexico because the surgeon there had much more experience than the surgeons here - he sort of just stared at me. WHen he was done with the testing, I asked him how things looked and he said: "well I have to get on the internet and look at what a VSG is before I can write my report.