Hi, I'm new here and scheduled for a vsg with dr. Almanza on sept 15. Very nervous but VERY ready for this life long struggle to be over.

Reading here on the boards I've seen discussions on bougie sizes. Does anyone know what size Dr. Almanza uses?

Thanks

I recently had surgery with him & he just told me that he takes out 80% of the stomach..some doctors take out 85% but he said it leads to more complications later on..not sure on bougie size..hope this helps & Congrats!!

Thanks how was your experience? I'm bringing a friend with me. Is it a comfortable experience for companions? I'm actually really stressing about that too. I don't want to feel guilty about her being uncomfortable or bored while I'm recovering.

Everything was great!! It all depends on how many surgeries are being done because the day I left there were 14 ppl in the guest house & got a bit crowded...the guest house has a computer that can be used & a landline phone that can be used..you'll enjoy it!!

32F asked and answered directly from Dr Almanza.

 

The Bougie is only the diameter of your sleeve. The length of your sleeve will vary due to your personal anatomy.

 

I was happy with my experience with Dr Almanza. A few htches, but nothing that would keep me from going back.

 

FM

I called yesterday and was told a 32 bougie and as of Janurary of this year he started to do the over sew as well. My date is (9-22-11 )

Thanks for the replys Booked my flights yesterday. Guess I'm really doing this LOL

Hi there, this may have already been stated but in addition to the staples and the sew over, they also use dermabond surgical glue. I think it's the trifecta of closures :-)

I called yesterday and was told a 32 bougie and as of Janurary of this year he started to do the over sew as well. My date is (9-22-11 )

 

 

Hi My date is the 9/20/11. Maybe we will bump into each other. I am wishing you the best.

I will be there Sept.10th. I'm scheduled for the sleeve plication, however after reading some posts, I'm rethinking it, maybe the sleeve is better. Any thoughts?

I will be there Sept.10th. I'm scheduled for the sleeve plication, however after reading some posts, I'm rethinking it, maybe the sleeve is better. Any thoughts?

 

 

I'd get a sleeve if I were you. I have read about stomach necrosis, herniated stomachs, and not enough restriction with the plication. At the present time, plication surgery is where the sleeve was six or seven years ago--experimental.

Thank you so much for the reply. The more I read, the more I am considering changing to the sleeve. My reason for going with the plication was I read somewhere that your body absorbed more nutrients with the plication, but I can take supplements and avoid those possible extra complications.

Hi My date is the 9/20/11. Maybe we will bump into each other. I am wishing you the best.

 

I hope so. That would be fun to see you there!

I was sleeved April 5th by Dr. Almaza at Jerusalem Clinic. I bought my daughter with me, my Coordinator was Nina and she owns and shares her own spacious and beautiful 5 bedroom home with her patients. Her nurse/housekeeper will take you shopping whenever you want. Jerusalem sends their van to her home to take you for your x-ray, port removal, and transportation to the San Diego airport. I had a wonderful experience and would do it again. I'll leave a link for Nina's website for anybody who has any questions about any of the surgeries that interest them. If anyone has any questions for me feel free to ask, I'll answer as best I can. http://www.bariatricinmexico.com/index.php