Long term data??

[mrlddst 0]

I'm a previous bandster who is thinking about getting the VSG. I was supposed to have my band swapped out for a new one but due to complications it was not possible. This happened in Nov'09. I am supposed to tell the doc this month how I want to proceed for a revision. He said we could try the band again, RNY, VSG, or nothing.

My insurance doesn't cover VSG but I have been looking into it since he mentioned it. I'm looking for any long term data on the VSG! It seems impossible. I looked on the OH page and its only goes back to Apr'09 which doesn't help. I don't want to jump on the band(no pun intended) wagon. I know no WLS is permanent or truly long term but I would like to know if I will be on somebody surgical table 5 yrs from now because this went wrong.

I know when I go back in I want to have some kind of tool, if not the VSG then I will be re-banded. By the time, it needs to be replaced again, maybe I will have a gauge on just how successful the VSG really is...or I will regret not doing it the 1st time (but hey by then my insurance should cover it).

[Tiffykins 672]

I'll venture over to OH and find the links of successful VSG patients that are 5+ years out. A lot of time VSG patients quit posting because they are living a normal, successful life.

Give me a few minutes, I'll go grab the links and send you are Private message on here.

LapSF - Dr. Cirangle and Dr. Jossart, considered pioneers of the VSG here in the US, have a lot of information on their website.

Laparoscopic Associates: Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery

[Tiffykins 672]

Here's the link to Mac's profile on OH, and you can peruse her blog entry on the front page that has plenty of links for VSG results.

MacMadame's Profile

[mrlddst 0]

Thanks! I will look into it now.

[MINI-Me 196]

I am so glad to have seen this. Great information. Tiffykins - you are a wealth of information and a great inspiration. Thank you!

[Ready2BHealthy 0]

Thanks Tiff!!!! You are such a positive, inspiring person!! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge and inspiring us all!!!!!