Back in 1997 I had the gastroplasty done and lost 120 pounds and for the past five years weight started coming back on. Met with Dr. Felix Spiegel and suggested reversing the gastroplasty and going with the lap band this was done on May 3rd. I have had people ask me if I would do the surgery again and here I am. Hope to lose more weight and keep it off. Back in 97 we had no support groups or social groups to talk about the surgery and support this time is different more people support my decision. Onward with the weight loss.

sorry for my ignorance but what is that?

good luck

I was going to ask also but you beat me too it. Congrats on your new journey!!

Went to Dr.s office today for post op lost 17 pounds so far and band is sitting good. Go back in 4 weeks for first fill. After visit made a lot of running around now I am paying the price tired and low grade fever hope it is nothing serious.

sorry for my ignorance but what is that?

good luck

Sorry Zinhaa I am lost on your question can you clarify little confused about that? Thanks

I think she wants to know what a gastroplasty is.

Oh sorry this was the first method of weight loss back in the 90's here is the definition Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), also known as stomach stapling, is a restrictive operation for weight control. Both a band and staples are used to create a small stomach pouch. In the bottom of the pouch is an approximate one-centimeter hole through which the pouch contents can flow into the remainder of the stomach and thence onto the remainder of the gastrointestinal tract. Back then it meant being opened up and not using laparoscopy will say it hurt will not lie but I did it again hoping for better results seems the lap band has better results and if something goes wrong it can be removed easily well surgery anyway not removing a band. Go to this link to see a picture http://www.docshop.com/education/bariatrics/gastric-banding/vbg

A week since the surgery and have lost27 pounds losing it to fast little worried taking vitamins and still on a liquid diet for another week already feeling weak.