Mini Gastric Bypass
Wow - Not going to bother with a response. Mini-gastric bypass is unsafe. It is well-known. I don't need to justify anything. It's simply a fact. I put it out there and people can do their own research. Again, if you have had this done to yourself, it will be important to have very good follow-up care. Here's a couple of articles about Mini-gastric bypass in North Carolina. Dr. Rutledge had an entire expose done about him doing them as well. It hit not only the papers, but the TV as well before he left the state. Dr. Olchowski was sued so many times he changed his name and left the state.
DOCTOR CHANGES NAME AFTER MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS
Dr. Steven Olchowski was once hailed as a maestro of the gastric bypass procedure. But then the lawsuits began. While practicing at North Carolina's New Hanover Regional Medical Center, he would tell patients he was to perform one type of gastric bypass surgery. But once in the operating room, he actually did a risky short-cut operation--a mini-bypass--instead, resulting in life-threatening complications afterwards. He did give up his license in NC. But he was already in Michigan starting anew. And to cement the move, he changed his name. Out with Olchowski and in with Hawkins. His attorney said he wanted a fresh start. Don't we all. Try doing that pesky medical background check now. Read [WWAY]
From CNN:Hospital sued over wrong surgeries
A doctor may have performed the wrong type of gastric bypass surgery on more than 50 patients at a Wilmington hospital, officials said. Dr. Steven E. Olchowski performed the surgeries between December 2000 and the spring of 2002 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, which is facing eight malpractice lawsuits stemming from the weight-loss operations. "We cannot be sure about any conversation in Dr. Olchowski's office between him and his patients," Dr. Samuel Spicer, vice president of medical affairs at New Hanover Regional, said Wednesday. The lawsuits claim Olchowski told patients he would perform a gastric bypass surgery known as Roux-en-Y, which usually is covered by health insurance. According to the lawsuits, he performed minigastric bypass, which usually is not covered. The difference between the surgeries is how the stomach and intestines are attached. Attorneys for six of the patients said their clients had serious complications such as stomach ulcers and required a second surgery to convert the bypass into a Roux-en-Y. It wasn't immediately clear how much the lawsuits sought in compensation. Olchowski, 57, resigned from New Hanover Regional in 2003. He now practices at Ionia County Memorial Hospital in Michigan.
DOCTOR CHANGES NAME AFTER MALPRACTICE LAWSUITS
Dr. Steven Olchowski was once hailed as a maestro of the gastric bypass procedure. But then the lawsuits began. While practicing at North Carolina's New Hanover Regional Medical Center, he would tell patients he was to perform one type of gastric bypass surgery. But once in the operating room, he actually did a risky short-cut operation--a mini-bypass--instead, resulting in life-threatening complications afterwards. He did give up his license in NC. But he was already in Michigan starting anew. And to cement the move, he changed his name. Out with Olchowski and in with Hawkins. His attorney said he wanted a fresh start. Don't we all. Try doing that pesky medical background check now. Read [WWAY]
From CNN:Hospital sued over wrong surgeries
A doctor may have performed the wrong type of gastric bypass surgery on more than 50 patients at a Wilmington hospital, officials said. Dr. Steven E. Olchowski performed the surgeries between December 2000 and the spring of 2002 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, which is facing eight malpractice lawsuits stemming from the weight-loss operations. "We cannot be sure about any conversation in Dr. Olchowski's office between him and his patients," Dr. Samuel Spicer, vice president of medical affairs at New Hanover Regional, said Wednesday. The lawsuits claim Olchowski told patients he would perform a gastric bypass surgery known as Roux-en-Y, which usually is covered by health insurance. According to the lawsuits, he performed minigastric bypass, which usually is not covered. The difference between the surgeries is how the stomach and intestines are attached. Attorneys for six of the patients said their clients had serious complications such as stomach ulcers and required a second surgery to convert the bypass into a Roux-en-Y. It wasn't immediately clear how much the lawsuits sought in compensation. Olchowski, 57, resigned from New Hanover Regional in 2003. He now practices at Ionia County Memorial Hospital in Michigan.
I had a different procedure that I researched quite extensively and that is not the issue here. My point is, I think by not stating exactly what Mini Bypass is or why it is bad or outdated, you may be confusing people, especially new people, who are curious and they make think that the Mini Open RNY is not a good procedure confused with the Mini Gastric Bypass. I
Were you aware your physician's board certification expired in 2006 and has not been renewed? I would find this a concern. He's also been sued several times. I don't know anything about the actual procedure that you had, but anything that takes 30-40 minutes might honestly scare me a little, especially with someone not board certified who trained in Argentina. I didn't see any after pictures, but I'm glad you're doing well and have been successful with your surgery. Basically, it looks like he did an open RNY with a slightly smaller incision. I looked at his credentials on the Virginia State Medical Board site and his CV. I can honestly say it's the first time I've ever seen a physician put what high school he went to. Made me chuckle a bit - LOL! Sure am glad you're doing so well though.
I do not appreciate a personal attack here and you are vering into libel by attacking my very qualified physician publicaly as well. You are obviously missing the point of backing up advise with practical knowledge as Linda did do, when asked for a technical explanation of Mini Bypass. That's what I was hoping for, a clear technical explination so everyone can understand the difference between the 2 very different procedures. This is a message board to help people not berate them. I am not interested in communicating with you any further.
Hi Madelin, here's a link to an older thread with quite a bit of info about the so called "Mini Gastric Bypass." http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/board_id,4856/cat_id, 4456/topic_id,3379114/a,messageboard/action,replies/#2628439 1
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