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Hello everyone,
I have just moved to Orlando Florida and I had the MGB with Dr Rutledge back in Feb 2001. I weighed 300 lbs the day of my surgery and successfully lost 150 lbs. My weight fluctuates 12 lbs up and down. I have not had any problems with this surgery other than hair loss, which is a small price to pay for great health and happiness! 12 years of happiness!!!
My question is that I am looking for a caring, knowledgeable, doctor, who understands the needs of a post op gastric bypass patient. Can anyone in the Orlando area refer one to me?
Thank you very much and good luck to everyone on this wonderful life changing adventure! 
“You've tried and failed. Here's how to turn the stench of failure into fertilizer. ”
Our mothers told us the truth: You learn from your mistakes. At least let's hope that we are wise enough to understand that failure is simply training. It doesn't mean there's no hope, that we could never possibly succeed, that we are so uniquely screwed up that there is not a workable solution. Poppy**** As Thomas Edison so brilliantly quoted regarding his attempts to create the light bulb, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that didn't work." Maybe you've found just as many ways that didn't work for something you were trying to accomplish. Take time to stop and smell the fertilizer. Reflect on those and learn. WHY didn't they work? By weeding out what doesn't work, pieces may start falling into place of what WILL work, what you might try. Remember, you only fail when you've given up trying.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
“You have an event coming up and you don't know if you'll make good choices. Here's how to see the future.”
That wedding, office get-together, family reunion or birthday barbeque sounds like fun, but the food choices will likely be things you shouldn't eat...and there'll be way too much of it. What to do? Look into the future. Really. Actually think about what will happen: how will the food be presented (buffet style, served at the table, a waiter walking around with hors d'oeuvres), what will they serve, what will they serve that you can eat, what should you absolutely avoid? The more insight you have the better. Now imagine how you will react. Envision yourself only taking what you've pre-determined is okay. "See" yourself walking past the no-no items, saying "No thanks" to seconds being offered, and leaving bowls of food untouched. Make sure to see your expression - you, smiling, happy. How do you feel? Empowered, in control, confident...with no regrets. By visualizing the outcome you want, you will be far more likely to have a reality to match.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
A local surgeon here is going to take the bypass down and redo it like a RNY bypass. The bile reflux is too much for me and is backing up into my old stomach. Because of the "loop" design of the MGB, there is nowhere for the bile to drain out to. Thanks for the reply, though :)
“You are trying to eat right, but you feel cheated. Here's how to get even.”
If it seems like you have to give up every food you love in order to get healthy, you may need an attitude adjustment. First, a little test: who do you think is happier: someone who won the lottery one year ago, or someone who became a paraplegic one year ago? Of course, if we had to choose one of those, we'd all choose to win the lottery. But, the fact is both groups are the same as far as how happy they are one year after those major events. It's a fact that people can learn to be happy with pretty much anything. The option to pick happiness over wallowing in misery is up to each. You can look at your new food choices, workout schedule, and healthy lifestyle choices as a great thing just as easily as deciding it sucks. Once you make the choice for embracing it, you'll be surprised at how much easier it is.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
I appreciate u reaching out to a perfect stressed stranger. Definitely will consider ur recommendations. Life couch I had never thought about but probably could be better than my therapist that just listens to me complain about how terrible I feel about my life. The mindfulness group I had never heard about, but definitely will check them out.
Thanks ill keep in touch n tell u how its been going!
Xoxo
Estee
BTW, where did you have your surgery done? I don't recognize the doctor's name on your profiles as being one of the MGB doctors.
I had my surgery almost seven years ago, so I can't speak to right after surgery because I honestly can't remember. But I will say that I think you're able to eat more with the MGB than another surgery, like the RNY, because the stomach is a long tube instead of a small pouch. Plus you're not really eating anything of substance right now.
My advice is stick with the recommended amounts and measure, measure, measure. I think we all got where we were at by not measuring and not paying attention to what's going in. It's only a tool, so use it for what it's worth but don't try to push the limits. Follow all the rules!
I'm not able to eat anything right now and am waiting to get converted to a RNY. Apparently the bile is backing up on me and causing lots of issues. I'd give anything to have a big old sandwich right about now. LOL
Hi,
Sometimes we need more support than a support group. You may want to consider finding a Life Coach. They are really good at helping by providing tools to use when things get rough. Also maybe getting into something like Yoga or some kind of meditation group that will help you center and acknowledge yourself for who you are and be happy with who you are. If you could find a Mindfulness group, that would be good. It is not religions based by any means but it helps you know yourself in a more positive way. Think about it, ok?
Huugzzzz 
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
You know I had my surgery in 1998 and lost 151 lbs in 9 months. In 2005 I had a baby and couldn't lose the baby weight, so in 2007 I had a revision. Now we are in 2013 and I have been suffering with depression and because of the combination of medication and fallen back on bad habits I'm weighing in on 155 and have not been able to lose an ounce. But your words have really touched me. It's true we don't know whats going to happen tomorrow only thing we know is what's happening in the moment. Thanks for some inspirational words.
My name is Estee I live in Kissimmee, FL and haven't found a support group in this area. Hope to talk to you again.
