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Topic: RE: Why does MGB have a bad reputation?
Dr. Rutledge has been sued many times in NC. If you go to the state cite to check his license, there is a wealth of information. There was also an expose about the mini-gastric bypass that hit several different newspapers and news stations here and also involved another doctor that was doing them who has now changed his name and moved to Michigan. I wouldn't let the man touch me with a 10 foot pole. As you can see, he has a public file with the North Carolina State Medical Board (all public information): http://www.ncmedboard.org/Clients/NCBOM/Public/Licensee_Details.aspx?&EntityID=26088&PublicFile=1<
He also made at least one omission on his original Nevada request for license (also public information): http://medboard.nv.gov/Meeting%20Minutes/September%204-5,%202003.pdf<
In the future, it might be a good idea to really research any bariatric surgeon you are considering, and include in that research states they used to practice in. He's well-known here in North Carolina. If you click on his public file, you can read all about it. There are also very good reasons why the vast majority of bariatric surgeons won't do this surgery and why the ASBS does not view the surgery as an acceptable one. It is also not a surgery that is covered by any reputable health insurer.
He also made at least one omission on his original Nevada request for license (also public information): http://medboard.nv.gov/Meeting%20Minutes/September%204-5,%202003.pdf<
In the future, it might be a good idea to really research any bariatric surgeon you are considering, and include in that research states they used to practice in. He's well-known here in North Carolina. If you click on his public file, you can read all about it. There are also very good reasons why the vast majority of bariatric surgeons won't do this surgery and why the ASBS does not view the surgery as an acceptable one. It is also not a surgery that is covered by any reputable health insurer.
Topic: RE: My Rutledge experience
Dr. Rutledge has been sued many times in NC. If you go to the state cite to check his license, there is a wealth of information. There was also an expose about the mini-gastric bypass that hit several different newspapers and news stations here and also involved another doctor that was doing them who has now changed his name and moved to Michigan. I wouldn't let the man touch me with a 10 foot pole.
As you can see, he has a public file with the North Carolina State Medical Board (all public information):
http://www.ncmedboard.org/Clients/NCBOM/Public/Licensee_Details.aspx?&EntityID=26088&PublicFile=1
He also made at least one omission on his original Nevada request for license (also public information):
http://medboard.nv.gov/Meeting%20Minutes/September%204-5,%202003.pdf
In the future, it might be a good idea to really research any bariatric surgeon you are considering, and include in that research states they used to practice in. He's well-known here in North Carolina. If you click on his public file, you can read all about it.
And for those of you that want to scream "slander," this is all a matter of public record.
As you can see, he has a public file with the North Carolina State Medical Board (all public information):
http://www.ncmedboard.org/Clients/NCBOM/Public/Licensee_Details.aspx?&EntityID=26088&PublicFile=1
He also made at least one omission on his original Nevada request for license (also public information):
http://medboard.nv.gov/Meeting%20Minutes/September%204-5,%202003.pdf
In the future, it might be a good idea to really research any bariatric surgeon you are considering, and include in that research states they used to practice in. He's well-known here in North Carolina. If you click on his public file, you can read all about it.
And for those of you that want to scream "slander," this is all a matter of public record.
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Topic: RE: looking for advise on Gastric bypass
Hello!
Glad to hear from you! Yeah, everyday to me feels great. I'm so looking forward to the new me. I am so happy that I had it done. I was in the hospital almost 3 days. There's nothing to it. I was walking 8 hours after surgery I think.
Now, I can eat cheese mash potoates, oatmeal, sugar free oatmeal, sugar free popsickles, refriedn beans with cheese on it....... Basically anything that I feel like I can have. Remember when you drink drinks has to be sugar free. I drink crystal lite and water. If you drink juices do it have water and have juice. Some juisces can give ya dirrehia.
I already had my gall bladder removed. I had it taken out 4 years ago. I was extremely sick when it happened.
I am doing so well. I wish you all the good luck and hope that everything goes well for you during surgery and after as well. Let me know what happens to you. Wher are you having your surgery done at? I had mine done in Wichita Falls, Texas and it was done by Kenneth Warnock.....
Good Luck again!
Topic: RE: looking for advise on Gastric bypass
Hi Kenya Glad to hear everything went well for you. Well done on the weight loss already. Yea I cant wait to be out of the hosp after the op. I dont like hosp too much keep up the good work. what kind oa diet are you on now. Did you get gall bladder removed at same time my doc is removing mine .
Topic: RE: looking for advise on Gastric bypass
Hello My name is Kenya. I just ahd the gastric bypass done on 14 May. My surgery went very well. The pain is there. Let me just tell you that you will be very happy that you have it done. You will have a pian pump and when ya get the i.v. taken out you will then be given some liquid lortab and also a pian medicine patch. You have to get up and walk every hour. The hardest part for me was getting in and out of the bed. Wlaking was greta for me and I am still walking too. Its great excersie....
I hope that your surger goes well for you. Let me know how you do.... I've lost a total of 19.5 lbs in 3 weeks so that is about 1 lb a day.... I am very pleased with ym results... Good luckt o ya.....
Topic: MGB Confusion
There are surgeons who say that the MGB is the worst thing ever and surgeons who are saying its the best thing ever. Why is there so many mixed messages? How do you know who is doing the true MGB? Has anyone had the MGB in Mexico?
Topic: RE: MGB in Michigan
Hi Brenda,
You should check out Dr. Doroghazi in Michigan. He also does the MGB. Good Luck! Carol
Topic: looking for advise on Gastric bypass
Hi I am due to have surgery in 3 weeks any advice on pain & side affects thanks
Topic: RE: Cruise for By-pass and lapband Paitents
hello, when is the next cruise 2008 or 2009...please let me know asap...thank you
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