I have NEVER considered RNY - ever! And as I get closer to being submitted for insurance I am so worried about making goal! I want to lose the most weight possible! And it freaks me out that there is no long term stats on VSG! I mean there are some big flops out there as far as WLS goes and I am sooo afraid I am picking the wrong one! But really I know I'm not, that it's the best for me and any weight I get off is better than none....ugh I am sure this has to do with not knowing but one person in real life that has had it done and she isn't even a year out....she made goal but what about in 5 years? 10 years? I know it's a tool and I should be able to use it anytime I need to, any time I feel the pounds getting out of control....

A friend of mine had VSG 4 or 5 years ago and she's still at goal, other than being 8 months pregnant. I have another friend who had RNY and gained all her weight back when she returned eating unhealthy. It's all how you make it out to be. If you go back to eating junk you'll gain weight back. This is a commitment that lasts a lifetime, not just til you reach goal.

They have been doing the sleeve for a long time as the first part of the duodenal switch. It is a very effective tool. I really don't have the desire to eat like I used to with the ghrelin reduced. Also, many foods taste different. I don't care for sweet foods and most fatty foods make me sick. VSG is a tool though. I know I have to work out and eat protein first. If I eat junk (chips, popcorn, etc), I can eat lots of it and it is easy to get off track. I choose to eat protein and mainly fruits or vegetables. I drink my water every day. I love having restriction and I feel that the sleeve will allow me to get to my goal and stay there.

Look at my states, nuff said