My experience with VG.

Iluvharleys · August 25, 2006

Thanks for posting this. I would like to see you stick around and keep us updated, as there are quite a few people that have had to have their bands removed and your information will help a lot of them I am sure.

Amazing job you are doing even without exercise!

Honey123 · September 12, 2006

Your post was very informative. Congratulations. I am in the process of trying to get approved for laproscopic gastric bypass. My biggest block is my insurance. They paid for the band but turned me down for the re-band. I've since decided to go with the gastic anyway due to some information classes. I'm praying the insurance will approve me. It's so frustrating. My daughter is getting married in Oct. I want to loose weight before that and I can't. I'm so weak! I'm trying to stay positive. Did your insurance give you a hard time? :help:

Anthony · September 24, 2006

My insurance didn't cover either procedure.

HarleyNana · September 24, 2006

I missed this post first time around, thanks for the information. Stay in touch!

Anthony · October 3, 2006

Just an update.

Currently 208.

For the first time since 7th grade I can wear LARGE Shirts (Without an X in front of the size!). My size 36 jeans are almost too big, which is also the sam esize that I wore in 7th grade.

Endurance and energy levels are way up. A 6 mile hike feels the same as a 2 mile hike used to feel before I had surgery.

Hopefully I'll be running within the next year.

Dianechef · October 3, 2006

Hey Anthony!! Congratulations. We'd love to see pictures. Are there some on your website?!?! If so, remind me of what that address is. I haven't been there in awhile.

Anthony · November 5, 2006

203 now. My medical goal is 200. My personal goal is 180, or 200+ with 12% body fat.

Pictures coming soon!

the best me · November 6, 2006

Can't WAIT to see pics, Anthony. I'm so happy for you!

paula · November 6, 2006

Hey Anthony.. Im still keeping tabs on you, Bro. Glad you are doing well! Any hunger? This is my biggest issue with my band - I stay hungry!

Thanks for checking in. Ive got my eye on you!

Anthony · November 13, 2006

Any hunger? This is my biggest issue with my band - I stay hungry!

No physical hunger still.

christa94 · November 13, 2006

my question is this. what happens if after you reach your goal weight with the band and then it has to be removed? if you have already had wls and been successful, does that automatically make you a candidate for another wls. or will you have to gain tons of weight and have a high bmi again?

Redi · November 14, 2006

Just browsing for lapband information, experiences and ran across the talk about the vertical gastrectomy. Does anyone know of a surgeon who performs this procedure closer to Texas than either the east or west coast? Thanks.

Anthony · November 16, 2006

my question is this. what happens if after you reach your goal weight with the band and then it has to be removed? if you have already had wls and been successful, does that automatically make you a candidate for another wls. or will you have to gain tons of weight and have a high bmi again?

Time to create a new thread.

Anthony · November 16, 2006

Just browsing for lapband information, experiences and ran across the talk about the vertical gastrectomy. Does anyone know of a surgeon who performs this procedure closer to Texas than either the east or west coast? Thanks.

Time to create a new thread.

Luna Koi · November 24, 2006

Drs. Huacuz and Romero have experience with this procedure, and an excellent reputation. I think they charge about $8500. They're located in Tijuana. I had a lapband which had to be removed due to erosion, so I'm looking closely at the VG.