My journey through the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery, my challenges and all the thoughts that spill out...
About VSG
Sleeve Gastrectomy is a surgical weight loss tool in which the stomach is reduced to about 25% of its original size, by surgical removal of a large portion of the stomach, following the major curve. The open edges are then attached together (often with surgical staples, glue and possibly cauterization) to form a sleeve or tube with a banana shape. The procedure permanently reduces the size of the stomach and is performed laparoscopically and is not reversible. http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/about_vertical_sleeve_gastrectomy.html
New follower here! Wow, what a difference after only 2 months. You go girl! I just saw you on VST.com. I've been blogging since last summer when I started this whole WLS process. I was denied by my insurance company in January for lap band but will be getting the sleeve soon as a self-pay patient. I'm so excited, will get surgery in July or Aug. Soon! I'm so impressed that you've lost 30 pounds. I've lost 35 pounds from July 2010 to Feb. 2011 but have since struggled just to maintain my current weight. So frustrating. I hope I can be as successful as you after surgery.
you go girl~ LOOKING AMAZING
ReplyDeleteNew follower here! Wow, what a difference after only 2 months. You go girl! I just saw you on VST.com. I've been blogging since last summer when I started this whole WLS process. I was denied by my insurance company in January for lap band but will be getting the sleeve soon as a self-pay patient. I'm so excited, will get surgery in July or Aug. Soon! I'm so impressed that you've lost 30 pounds. I've lost 35 pounds from July 2010 to Feb. 2011 but have since struggled just to maintain my current weight. So frustrating. I hope I can be as successful as you after surgery.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comments!!
ReplyDeleteLee Ann where are you getting sleeved?