Share the Reasons You Personally Opted for MGB....

Hello MGBers! Im new to the forum and have been doing some research on various WLS options. So far, Im leaning toward the MGB. I see this is a sort of quiet group and Im hoping that means you are all happily on your path without a lot of issues :)

Question 1: My question is: What are the Main Reasons that You Opted for MGB over other WLS options (NOT including insurance coverage as I have no insurance). Feel free to mention other options you considered, what your deciding factors were etc. Im happy to take in as much input as you are willing to share.

Be advised that I may sort of "re-ask" this question later with regard to my own personal factors/cir****tances but for now I just want to weigh some of the general pros and cons compared to other methods based on your experiences as part of my due dilligence.

Question 2: Is there a compiled list or spreadsheet of pros/cons/things to consider or even questions to ask associated with the different types of WLS that I could view somewhere?

Looking forward to hearing your replies! Thanks, Angela

Hi Angela,

The main reason I chose the MGB is because it is reversable and revisable.  I liked the approval process that is in place.  It prepares you and your family and educates everyone about the procedure. Once the 12 steps are complete, support systems are set in place. It was later that I learned all the other benefits associated with the MGB and embraced it.  It has been eleven years ago and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you go to http://clos.net, you will find some comparisons.  However, everyone will tell you that their surgery is the best.  That is because they are satisfied with their choice.  Some will say no, don't do this one or that one.  So you will find the negatives if you look and the positives as well.

I am sure you will make the right choice for you.

Angela,

I chose MGB because:

I have friends that have had it done and I am happy with their results, and so are they.
It is less invasive
It only has 1 connection point to the intestines, which means a lesser chance of leaks
I have emailed folks that have had the RNY and MGB and Lap-Band. Everyone is happy with their surgery, but the MGB folks seem to have a better recovery time
 

Do your research, talk to the professionals, ASK questions!

Good luck on whatever you decide to do!

Lisa

P.S......ShoutJoy is one of my favorite folks on this site. She is a great resource and she is very kind and knowledgable in her responses! You may want to be-friend her if you haven't already. (and no, she didn't pay me to say that...yet) (smile)

Thank you Lisa, I appreciate the input!
I havent friended anyone yet because I didnt want to bombard people who probably get a lot of newbies asking for help lol but once I do figure out what the heck Im doing I will try to build a support group since I dont really have one at home to speak of.

LOL...Don't want to bombard anyone?? Girlllllllllll....On this site, we are like family. That's WHY we are on here, to find out stuff, get support and help each other out!! PUH-LEASE! I have only been on here since November and I've already had 'virtual' arguments, been depressed, been so excited that I almost pee'd my pants (ok, maybe I did tinkle, but just a little, LOLOLOL), poured my heart out (to only get it stepped on), and 'virtually' held the hand of someone who was depressed...but yet, folks come out of the woodwork to support me, give me virtual hugs and have my back! Be forewarned though, some folks are harsh and they 'think' that they know everything there is to know about every surgery (and the one that THEY had is the better one, LOL). They will say things that will hurt your feelings, and you think to yourself "I just won't say anything any more"...but for every nay-sayer there is someone out there that will 'hug' you and make you feel better. Some folks will say to listen to 'us' and not your doctor, "he's just a surgeon"...I don't know about the facility that 'they' used, but the facility that I use is a team. I have my nutritionist, surgeon (of course), counselor, support groups, 'Helpful Suggestion' groups, lab team...I have the whole enchilada, and I love it! Use this website as a tool - just like your WLS will be. You will be a success story!!!! You've already taken the hardest step...realizing that you want to have the surgery.

Ask away! Ask anything you want. My biggest help, in all seriousness, is looking at the Before & After pictures. When I feel like I just can't do it, I look at those pictures and think "I bet they thought the same thing"

Best of luck and KEEP US POSTED!!

Lisa

Angela, I know exactly where you are coming from. I just realized last night that I have 180 lbs to lose...I guess I knew, but just never realized it. I am a closet eater, I am too embarressed to let people see how much I really eat. Morbidly obese people are treated so differently...and I can't wait until the day when I am looked at like a 'normal' person.

Fixing yourself? I'm there with you too, but there comes a point in your life where you just have to say I can't do it by myself. I had hit rock bottom...literally, Professionally, financially, personally and I just closed out the world and filled the hole with food. The thing about hitting rock bottom, the only place to go is up!

You will do fine...WE will do fine!

(((((HUG))))))

Well the only way youre going is DOWN yay!!!!! Im happy you got your surgery date and cant wait to see your transformation and....I apprectiate your support!

Hello - I am seriously considering getting the MGB done in early October, 2012 with Dr. Rutledge in Las Vegas.  Does anyone have any feedback or tips that you would recommend that you WISH someone had told you before you had the surgery?

I am working through my packet right now and trying to get everything done.  I would also be extremely interested in hearing from MGB people that were "smaller" for the MGB, i.e. 240-260 pounds for a female.

All feedback would be appreciated.

Thank you and happy losing!