I think you should consider RNY. VSG is still a major surgery,and with going outta the country your not gonna get all the aftercare that you truely need and deserve. I am 32 and totally wanting babies NOW, but i need to wait 1 year after surgery. 1 year isnt anything. If you are wanting 2 years.. then you've got time. I love my RNY surgery. I have lost 72 lbs in 3 1/2 months. I love the idea that i have consequences for eating poorly, keeps me on track. I dont mind the idea that i may never beable to eat cake and icecream on my birthday.. it doesnt bother me. But i can stay healthier longer i believe than with any other surgery. I considered lapband first. but i knew that if i couldnt limit what i eat now, then i couldnt do it after lapband. VSG is the same. You dont have dumping, so you can still eat poorly. I knew that if i had that (though it isnt covered by my insurance either) that i could still consume high fatty calories and have much slower weight loss.
Its a big decision, but you need to look at the big picture. Care after your surgery for a lifetime, can you give up certain foods without being forced, and how fast do you want to lose weight.
I made my best decision ever.. I hope you can make yours too!! good luck!!
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Heather
Surgery date 01/13/2009
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Highest Weight 346 lbs 55.5 BMI
Day of Surgery:342.5 lbs 55.5 BMI
Current: 208 lbs 33.6 BMI (omg.. finally below 40!)
1st Goal: 250 lbs (The weight on my id's!! LOL) CHECK!!!!!! 
2nd Goal: 1-- I want to see a 1!!
Surgeons goal:150 lbs (appearently i am big boned
Down 135 lbs since 1/13! 
Expecting our first Kid 6/19/2010 thanks to WLS!
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