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Old 07-04-2009, 04:08 PM   #63 (permalink)
Vickichacha
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Originally Posted by quilterpam View Post
What is vertical sleeve? I.ve been thinking about the bypass.
I am not sure about the By Pass op.
The Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is when they remove 85% of your stomach.It resembles a shirt sleeve shape when done.I think it is more like a long thin sausage.It is a fairly simple op but still major surgery.It is considered a cut it off and forget about procedure-minimal maintenance.No dumping etc etc.Have a look on this forum for the VSG group.You might find some good advice there.I did.I have photos of my op somewhere on this forum as well.I think I called the thread Beware Explicit Photos or something similar.
Good luck with your research.
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