Thursday, May 6, 2010

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy!

I have finally decided that I will be getting Bariatric weight loss surgery and I will not be getting the Lap Band. I have decided on VSG aka Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. It is safer for me, I will see more results, and it is covered by insurance. I AM SO HAPPY! It didn't hit me until today that I will actually loose weight!!

VSG generates weight loss by restricting the amount of food (and therefore calories) that can be eaten by removing 80% of the stomach without bypassing the intestines or causing any gastrointestinal malabsorption. It is a purely restrictive operation. It is currently indicated as an alternative to the Lap-Band® procedure for low weight individuals and as a safe option for higher weight individuals.

This will actually work! I will actually look good! I will actually be happy!! BEST DAY EVER!

1 comment:

  1. Hi! I've also decided to go for VSG. I'm 28 and here in Ontario, Canada, I've been waiting since last summer for my initial appointment. Fingers crossed it will be soon. I look forward to reading your adventure. Good Luck!

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