Absolutely transformative! Dr. Marvin performed VSG + hiatal hernia repair. It has completely changed my life, not only in outward appearance and how I feel about myself, but more importantly in my health. My blood pressure and heart rate have dropped dramatically. My terrible chronic almost daily ibs has improved I would say 90%! (That's a huge blessing on its own.) Before GSV, I was winded walking the 2 flights of stairs at work...frequently I had rest on the landing between flights. Not anymore! I breeze right up both flights. . My cholesterol is getting better (almost normal) as are my sugar levels.
I've gone from a size 16 to a 6; a 38ddd to a 32dd and XL to a small. These are my solid sizes now -like I can count on that. I don't even have to try them on! Even my shoe size is down a 1/2 size .
At 15 months PO, I'm very pleased! My ONLY regret is not doing it sooner, younger when my skin was more resilient. . But that is getting better too. It is a process to be sure. It's not quick or easy; it takes commitment and permanent life style changes. More filler too .
So much of our lives revolve around food- that will change too, probably more than you can realize until you experience it. For me, it was/is worth it all. I have no regrets and I feel SO much better in every way on the daily.
I had zero surgery or post op healing complications. I followed the plan they gave me. Did exactly what they said, how they said without deviation. They have a well oiled plan so to speak for you to follow at every stage which I really appreciated.
I found (and still do) Dr. Marvin's staff to be friendly, responsive & professional. They are experienced and exceptional in bariatrics, they have it down to a routine art imo. I did researched and observed others before deciding on the type of surgery for me.
I think probably there aren't allot of reviews bc many people choose not to reveal they had something done and that's ok. But I can tell you, Dr. Marvin is outstanding and I highly recommend him for VSG. read more