Currently there are only about 15 surgeons worldwide that perform the procedure. The procedure was developed in England. The surgery is now offered in Germany, Belgium and Mexico along with some here in the United States.
Most of my research shows that Mexico is a very popular spot for this type surgery. And yes that is where I have chosen to have mine performed. Notice I said chose. I made the choice to have it in Mexico based on extensive researching and speaking to countless people with experiences in Mexico as well as other places. Clearly by going out of country I was free to choose any place but feel that Mexico is my best option.
As with other surgeries and in particular weight loss surgery it is very very important to chose someone who have performed numerous surgeries. Dr. Joya in Puerto Vallarta. He is currently averaging 9 VSG’s per week. He has nearly 600 under his belt. Compared to a Doctor I spoke to in Atlanta where I would have been his 3rd! I know I am fat…but I aint a Ginny Pig…more like a bore heading to the slaughter house!
In addition he ONLY performs weight loss surgery and combined he has done just under 5000 surgeries. He is an all in one center in that he is also a Gastroenterologist (stomach specialist). He was the first Doctor to perform the VSG in Mexico and brought actually brought it to this continent.
He did his fellowship at the University of Miami. And he has an extensive list of credentials. So I am happy and confident in the care I will receive. Here are some pictures of the hospital and facilities.
Now…so what does the VSG do? Very simple it restricts the amount of food I can eat at one sitting. This is done by removing part of the stomach leaving me with a sleeve like shaped stomach or better disrobed as a shape of a banana rather than a pouch. That’s it. No other extensive changes. The digestive system is not altered in anyway and everything performs as normal. This cuts down dramatically the complication risk and malnourishment concerns.
The part of the stomach that is removed also is the source for the hormone Ghrelin which gives us the feeling of hunger sensations.
Because this procedure is only helping to limit the intake I am able to eat anything I want just in smaller amounts. So with this surgery it is critical that I watch my diet and exercise. The VSG is only a tool to help me control my intake amounts. If I don’t apply myself and commit to a healthier lifestyle the surgery will not magically cause me to lose weight.
It is by no means the “easy way out”. In short if I try to eat too much of something my body will kick me upside the ass and say you’re an idiot! After while if I don’t get the point…it is believed my stomach could just stretch back out and everything was for notta!
The part of the stomach that is removed also is the source for the hormone Ghrelin which gives us the feeling of hunger sensations.
Because this procedure is only helping to limit the intake I am able to eat anything I want just in smaller amounts. So with this surgery it is critical that I watch my diet and exercise. The VSG is only a tool to help me control my intake amounts. If I don’t apply myself and commit to a healthier lifestyle the surgery will not magically cause me to lose weight.
It is by no means the “easy way out”. In short if I try to eat too much of something my body will kick me upside the ass and say you’re an idiot! After while if I don’t get the point…it is believed my stomach could just stretch back out and everything was for notta!
It is Day 4 with no food. I am seriously questioning this. But I think that is just more signs of the fact that I have allowed myself to become addicted to food just like a junkie is for drugs. It sucks…I aint gonna lie. I don’t know how I am suppose to be sure I am ready.
If knowing for sure is being happy about looking forward to eating so little then I don’t think it would be possible for me to be 100% ready.
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