How do members experience Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Support weight loss 14 3
Obesity 11 5
Barrett's esophagus 1 1
Diabetes type 2 1 1
Fibromyalgia 1 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 2
Chafing 1
Flatulence 1
Hair loss 1
Nausea 1
Scars 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 2
Mild 4
None 2

Member evaluations

uxgrrl

evaluated on Nov 30, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Support weight loss: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate