Jamiesue1

Hi I had a vertically banded gastroplasty in 2003. It is non adjustable. It’s a permanent band. I started at 224 lbs and now 128 lbs. I love my weight loss but the side effects are horrendous. I throw up almost almost all the foods I eat. Meats especially. I can’t drink anything for an hour before or after you eat. Very difficult. When asked if I would do this again I don’t have an answer. I’ve already had a scope three times. You have to make sure that you eat tiny little bites and chew very slowly and don’t over eat. Much harder than I thought it would be. Good luck

I had the Vertically banded gastroplasty in June 2003. So there is the adjustable band that you need to have filled every few months or something. The vertical band you never have to do anything. There are major pluss’ and Major negatives. The major plus is that I went from 224 lbs down to 128 lbs. The major negative is that I cannot keep any food down. I throw up everything except things that crunch. You definitely cannot drink for an hour and a half before or after a meal. Very inconvenient! After 17 years I am going For my 3rd or 4th endiscope. Would I do it again? Probably not if I knew what I know now.