Hi,

I am happy you are happy! Me too.  I wish I had it 20 years afo vut I don't think it was existing back then lol.

Hi! I found a protein drink in Costco . Its already pre-mixed, but only comes in chocolate. Its made by premier. 18 - 11 1/2oz. containers for about $24.00  it has 30 grams of protein, very low fat andvery low sugar. they remind me of yoo hoo,   I did these for the entire 2wk pre-op and didnt get tired of them.  good luck on your journey!

I had a MGB done in October of 2008. I have lost 70lbs, but mostly because I was too sick to eat. I ended up having the exit to my stomach, where the intestines are re-connected closing off. The doctors could not find out what was wrong with me until they finally did a scoped of my stomach. By the time they finally did the scope the area was completely closed off due to scare tissue and swelling. The doctors then ballooned that back open. I ended up having that ballooned open 3 times, the last time seeming to have been successful. Each time the doctors noted an extensive amount of bile, which explains my nausea. I just had my gallbladder removed 3 weeks ago, and thought I would start to feel great. NOPE, not the case. It does not matter what I eat, I am nauseous after words, and quite often I vomit what I ate along with and extensive amount of bile. It is painful not to mention absolutely disgusting! I don’t drink caffeine and daily I take protonics which is the antacid I took when in the hospital. Carafate has NO medicinal purpose, all it does is coat the lining of the stomach, however it does seem to provide some type of relief to me if I am having problems with bile, but its just masking a serious problem that needs to be corrected. I am currently looking to have my surgery reversed, and am really nervous after having so many complications from the first! Does anyone have any ideas how to minimize this. I read that after a year it will usally subside, but after reading Darcies story that is obviously not the case since she just started having the bile reflux after a few years!!! Very frustrated, Jessica

I had my surgery in Nov 2005 by Dr. Peraglie in Davenport, Florida. This procedure has been a blessing and my only regret is that I did not do it 10 years earlier. I was 354 at my highest and now I hover between 185 and 190. I feel great. No that's a lie! I feel FREAKIN FANTASTIC and have after about the first 8 months following surgery.  I work hor a health system and have had colleagues who have had R&Y as well as lap band. One had been in and out of ICU for leaks, etc and has not yet returned to work. Another has gained back more than 25% of what she lost. I have only gained back about 10%, but have stayed there for more than 2 years!

Thank you Dr. Peraglie, Dr. Rutledge and any others associated with CLOS.

Matt

Is MGS  the same as a mini open rny gastric bypass?