Tomorrow I leave for San Francisco to get my band removed and revised to a VG (Vertical Gastrectomy). I will let you all know how it goes in a week or so when I get back.

Anthony,

Wow! That will be exciting/interesting. My surgeon tried to talk me into the VG so I will be curious to your followup.

Best wishes,

Kelli

Please come back and post and let us know how you are doing!!! And I hope you will stay on the board and post as to how you progess! Good luck and heal quickly!!!!

Good Luck! Please keep us posted!

Best to you, Anthony. You have had it tough, and your band journey has been frustrating. I hope your back pain ends and your surgery is smooth as silk! Be well, can't wait to hear from you when you get back!!!!

Hi Anthony

The best to you!

I was banded 8/14/03 and live about 40 miles from SF.

If I had to have my band removed I would get the VG also.

Keep us updated!!

Please come back and post and let us know how you are doing!!! And I hope you will stay on the board and post as to how you progess! Good luck and heal quickly!!!!

My thoughts exactly!

Fingers crossed for a completely smooth surgery and recovery, Anthony. And I hope your back pain disappears permanently!!

Please don't forget to come back and let us know how you're doing. Good luck!!

Best wishes Anthony! Shawn

Wishing you all the best!

Come back and let us know how you're doing!!

It's tomorrow... hurry and tell us how you are! Good luck, I hope this solves the pain problem you had with the band!

good luck!....keep us up-dated and let us know how everything goes/is going with you.

Good luck, please let us know now things go.

Anthony... hope all goes well and looking forward to hearing how this works out for you! Have a safe trip and journey back home!

What's the VG involve?

Anthony, Good luck with your surgery...hope all went well. I look forward to reading your update when you are feeling better.