Hi,

I am 12 years out from the MGB and I am totally happy with the results.  This is an extremely powerful surgery and it is very difficult to sabatoge.  In fact, I got too thin initially. Yes, if I was a total couch potato and always picked mega carbs to eat, I would gain a little weight but why would I do that?  Why would I have my body altered so much just to not take advantage of the tool.  I know of only a hand full of folks who did not lose weight. and had revisions. 

I drink lots of water.  I use moderate salt for hydration and I try to pick good food choices.  However, being able to eat anything I want at this point, a little self talk is needed sometimes.  I don't crave like I used to.  Quantity is still very small.  I made an excellent choice.

Hi all, im new and was was wanting to get the MGB done however im still deciding between the mgb or roux en-y and one of the main reasons for picking either is the best weight loss. Ive seen videos of D.r Rutledge discussing that he bypass the intestine of about 6 feet in lengths in most patients which is average restriction and average malabsorbtion. However he goes on to say that if a reviosion surgery is required due to insuffcient weight loss that even another 3 feet of bypass length will not really affect weight loss and that he has to bypass another 6 feet making it a total of 12 feet in order for much greater weight loss and malabsorbtion of fat and calories. Can people who have had this surgery detail there excess weight loss? thankyou.

Hello - I am seriously considering getting the MGB done in early October, 2012 with Dr. Rutledge in Las Vegas.  Does anyone have any feedback or tips that you would recommend that you WISH someone had told you before you had the surgery?

I am working through my packet right now and trying to get everything done.  I would also be extremely interested in hearing from MGB people that were "smaller" for the MGB, i.e. 240-260 pounds for a female.

All feedback would be appreciated.

Thank you and happy losing!

I think that the possibility of getting special financing for the procedure is slim to none. You can try programs like " Care Credit"  or  finance companies or title pawns places if you own your title (but please decide whether or not that is a sensible option).   I honestly think that it might be easier to find a job where you are 100% positive that the insurance pays for the surgery and try to get a job there.  I know for a fact that certain state insurances such as NC and VA insurance offer the service thru their insurance.  I work for a City Government in VA that doesn't offer the insurance but I plan to start looking for positions in my field with the state as soon as possible in hope that by the end of next year (2013), I will be in a position where I can have the surgery.  I was offered a job in 3 different states a few months ago and only one of the offers insurance plan offered Bariatric services.  I was not offered that positiion but was offered the other two.  I'm happy with the position that I took but it would have been so perfect if they offered bariatric services.  Maybe it's just not meant for me but I'm now 47 years old,  290 pounds @ 5'4" with sleep apnea and grossly bad knees. My self-esteem is practically non-existent right now and it's affecting every part of my life now when in the past it didn't really bother me. 

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