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Topic: general questions
I'm going to have to have WLS, but I am just trying to find out as much information as I can. The MGB sound wonderful, but I can't pay up front, So if that is criteria for that, then I won't be having that. My next option is the Rouen Y. There is are drs. here locally who will do that type, as a matter of fact, a few years ago, I had everything ready up to approval of insurance, and they would not approve it even on appeal. I have to do something, I am on so many meds, and it is costing me so much per month, I can hardly afford them. I would like to hear from folks in the PEE DEE area of South Carolina. I live in Effingham, and work in Florence.
Topic: RE: Something I just read that is pretty scary
Hi
No real problems with bile except when I eat too much sugar then I get a little indigestion and have to sit on the pot more. Have you been checked for ulcers? There is a blood test that shows this possibility. I keep Prevacid on hand if needed,
Weight gain is very common in every weight loss surgery arena. Twenty pounds is the average. Alot of the folks who have gained stopped going to support groups and/or develop some old eating habits. I have done alot of research, have taken many classes and attended conferences on the wls journey and realize that this tool we have works if we work the tool correctly. By the way, I have had some weight gain and I will admit that it is my fault.
Where are you from?
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on 8/3/06 11:54 am - Thomasville, NC
on 8/3/06 11:54 am - Thomasville, NC
Topic: RE: Something I just read that is pretty scary
I recently read an article(which was actually different statements taken out of context) that has a doctor saying that Billoth 11 patients lifespan was averaged to be 20-25 yrs after the procedure...I was only 34 when I had my MGB(over 8 yrs ago)...So that was a scarey thing to read....The whole website is mostly presenting the negative aspect of WLS....
Have any of you read this "article" http://gastricbypass.netfirms.com/wlsstats.htm
It is titled "Longivity and Lifespan after gastric bypass"...
(deactivated member)
on 8/3/06 11:37 am - Thomasville, NC
on 8/3/06 11:37 am - Thomasville, NC
Topic: RE: Something I just read that is pretty scary
Hi Paula!
I had the MGB over 8 yrs ago....I lost alot of weight but not as much as I had hoped for...I have also regained about 30 lbs....but still life is better...I am trying to lose again but find it hard!
I am confused about why you think you dont have a loop? Dr. R's MGB is a loop (also called the Billroth 11).....Al far as I know he strcitly does the loop...Unless you only had the gastroplasty and no bypassed portion? At one time he did that for those under 100 lbs overweight...
Also, do any of you have bile relfux? I do ocassionally & an endoscopy in '03 found bile in my stomach...I have been told by some that having bile in the stomach is no problem as long as there is no reflux into the esophagus & told by others that it is dangerous over the longterm to have bile in the stomach...
If you do have this problem what do you take to help? I was taking Questran for bile salt diarrhea(which also helps bind the bile in the stomach) but had to stop taking it...I need to find another medicine to help...
Take care everyone!
Topic: RE: Who does this surgery and where?
Actually, Dr Walsh and Dr Dasher have NOT each done 500 cases. Total (including the ones Dr Rutledge did while training them) they did 500.
They do take higher weight patients but they also charge an additional 5000.00 to 10000.00 above the 17000.00 to do their surgery if they weigh more. Dr Rutledge, and Dr Pereglia in Texas do not charge more and they have done thousands of these surgeries.
Dr Rutledge and his CLOS does not associate with them any more.
Topic: RE: Who does this surgery and where?
Hi: There are three centers associated with the Centers for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery: Las Vegas, Houston and Bay City, MI. Dr. Rutledge is the surgeon in Las Vegas, Dr. Peraglie in Houston and Dr. Doroghazi in Bay City. I am a patient of Dr. Rutledge. I work for CLOS and in particular, Dr. Peraglie.
Topic: RE: Something I just read that is pretty scary
Obviously the author of this ill written book does not research prior to putting to pen the "facts". The MGB, developed by Dr Rutledge, is NOT the old Mason loop, which was abandoned in the 70s. The RNY actually has a much higher connection to the TRANSVERSE stomach pouch and is fraught with complications, including high incident of bile reflux, esophagitis and gastritis.
The reason for the creation of this procedure, which elongates the stomach pouch placing the connection much farther away from the esophagus thus reducing the incident of reflux and errosion, is because of the studies and results of bile reflux incident from the RNY.
Research, research , research.
Topic: RE: Something I just read that is pretty scary
Hi
I am six years out with the MGB and am in great shape. With every surgery there are risks and every weight loss surgery patient have different levels of success with every weight loss surgery procedure. The MGB that I have has no loop. I don't know about the one you are talking about. There are several national and a few international clinics who do the MGB. Also the process a person goes through to even qualify is extremely extensive and educational. I would recommend this surgery, but as I said above, there risks with any surgery.
Paula
Topic: RE: Something I just read that is pretty scary
It is my understanding that the anastomosis that is performed with the mini bypass is different anatomically than the old "loop" Mason shunt type bypass done 20 years ago; thus resulting in reduced problems with the bile and pancreatic "backwash", if you will. Perhaps this requires further research as to the specifics. Just a thought.
Topic: RE: MGB in Mexico
I think that Dr. Jose Rodriguez does this procedure in Mexico for $13,000. You might want to check that out. You can call Susan at 866.484.2263 and she can tell you the specifics. No airfare is included in that price - you must find your own way to San Antonio and after that everything is covered, I believe.
Karen
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