The CLOS MGB is quite successful.  If you have other data, please forward to me.  I would really like to see it.  tyvm

Nano, Go to CLOS.com and they have diagrams. If you download the manual, they have diagrams of several of the procedures for comparison. There's also an MGB diagram (clearly taken right from the CLOS website) on Dr G. Alverez' site. I think you know about Dr A and can manage to find his link! HEE-HEE. Kahlua

Hey Sandy and thanks! I've been accused of being Dr You Tube on another thread; I have stardust in my eyes.  Someone was even ignorant enough to correct my spelling of rhetoric, which was nice! Unfortunately, when a message board has individuals who generalise, assume and spread urban myths as well as make personal snipes at you, you're going to get a lot of confusion, misinformation and antagonism. We can stick up for our own weight loss experiences, but I guess we do so at our own risk of being shot down!  Anyhow, it is a breath of fresh air to be greeted by someone as Friendly as you are. I would love to contribute but fear that I would have to run the gauntlet and 'duck and dive' all the inuendo, stupid comments and snipes from others. I'm not sure it's worth all the aggravation, but I'll persevere. For the Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Operation that you have had and that I am planning to have, the Ontario Health Insurance Plan WILL cover treatment costs, subject of course that your medical conditions and weight are taking you down the road to further bad health and potentially death. Grizz

The true MGB was developed by Dr. Rutledge.  He has two surgeons trained in the procedure who also perform this surgery, Dr. Peraglie in Florida and Dr. Doroghazi in Michigan.  Other doctors have been trained by Dr. Rutledge or they have observed his procedure but they are not part of the CLOS organization.  There are other surgeries out there called mini gastric bypass which may or may not be the same procedure so please do your research carefully.  CLOS.net lists all the research papers written, give you comparissons between the most popular WLS surgeries and inform you of all the risks so you can make an educated decision when making your choice.  The research facts do not lie.  The CLOS surgeons are available to answer questions anytime and they give you their cell phone numbers. 

This is all total tosh. This was nothing more than an admin error caused by a badly worded application, blown out of all proportion by pompous officials seeking to give reason for their outrageous salaries. Very misleading to say the least. Folks, read the information fully to comprehend what this nonsense really means. The day someone in medical practice is 'hung, drawn and quartered' for a clerical misunderstanding will be the day I eat my hat. By all means share with folks, but please don't make him out to be something he isn't. The fact that he is choosing to be as transparent and open about his treatment in this unique fashion is his prerogative and may not be favoured by many, but your use of phrases such as 'disturbing' are totally inappropriate and designed to be purely nothing more than provocative. To find the real facts that matter about this pioneer of this ground-breaking surgery, please keep researching ALL sources. There is indeed lots of information out there about this treatment option, unlike other WLS alternatives.  For the record, I am pre-op scheduled for surgery in October and not I would add with Dr Rutledge.  Urban myths are fun eh!