I finally saw my surgeon again last Friday, and after reviewing all the info from my referral appts and talking with me, he agreed to do the sleeve (instead of RNY)! I'm so excited. :} When I 1st started coming to this site, I was in desperate need of info bc I needed to know if this thing (VSG) was worth fighting for. I still wasn't sure he'd agree due to his concerns abt my prior GERD history. He seemed excited that I chose it, though (& that my tummy showed no active signs of GERD, etc). When I told him I've been watching videos of the surgery, his face lit up & he asked me if I'd watch a video of my surgery if they made one, & then if I'd be willing to let them use the video for future patients & doctors, trainings, info, etc. I said HEEEECK YEAHRRR! lol

It just feels so good to be real finally. He said that he doesn't see any reason why I can't be sleeved in December. :} **exhale**

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Congrats and i would love to see a video of my surgery!. Good luck and keep us posted!

Congrats. I watched the video to, I like to know what's being done to me.

Thank you, thank you!! The YouTube videos definitely helped my decision making. Before that, I was completely freaked out abt losing my stomach forever. :}

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Exciting times ahead. Congratulations on your upcoming VSG surgery.

Thanks! I'm excited, but definitely aware of the issues... Yesterday I had this weird feeling of "ahhhhhh...." followed up with "omg kid, you gots no dern idear what's coming..." haha

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Which YouTube videos are you watching? I like the success stories, but the surgery videos freak me out.

I googled VSG surgery procedure & got a couple of search hits. I'll try to find the one I was talking about & post it.

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