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Topic: MGB vs Sleeve
Hey-
I read a post yesterday that made me mad, but then it also made me think the poster had a point, he just didn't have any tact, and it seemed like he was trying to stir up trouble. I hope he wasn't, but that's how I felt.
Here's what I have also wondered, and please don't flame me, I am serious, my husband had a VSG in 7-06, and I am (was in '06) very well informed about RNY and VSG.
Here's my "concern" - Why is it, that when you type in MGB in a search engine, Dr. Rutledge seems like he is the only surgeon represented? Is it just too "new"?
I have read the e-book from cover to cover. I also see a few places in Mexico that offer that choice. Is there another name? Was it derived from a different procedure - similar to the sleeve? I advocate doing as much research as possible on legitimate sites, so
The first day I found his site, I was thrilled, it's just what I want....but I remember the old adage that if it looks too good to be true, it usually is. Of course, I used to think that about VSG, too, so I've been schooled about that preconception more than once!
Can any of the folks who have had MGB or have chosen another surgery type over it please tell me their experiences? I will be a cash patient, so I'm not biased due to insurance, I just want to do the right thing for me. I have to live with it!
Thanks!
Kim
I read a post yesterday that made me mad, but then it also made me think the poster had a point, he just didn't have any tact, and it seemed like he was trying to stir up trouble. I hope he wasn't, but that's how I felt.
Here's what I have also wondered, and please don't flame me, I am serious, my husband had a VSG in 7-06, and I am (was in '06) very well informed about RNY and VSG.
Here's my "concern" - Why is it, that when you type in MGB in a search engine, Dr. Rutledge seems like he is the only surgeon represented? Is it just too "new"?
I have read the e-book from cover to cover. I also see a few places in Mexico that offer that choice. Is there another name? Was it derived from a different procedure - similar to the sleeve? I advocate doing as much research as possible on legitimate sites, so
The first day I found his site, I was thrilled, it's just what I want....but I remember the old adage that if it looks too good to be true, it usually is. Of course, I used to think that about VSG, too, so I've been schooled about that preconception more than once!
Can any of the folks who have had MGB or have chosen another surgery type over it please tell me their experiences? I will be a cash patient, so I'm not biased due to insurance, I just want to do the right thing for me. I have to live with it!
Thanks!
Kim
-Kim 
The biggest reward you get for your work is not what you get for it, but what you become by it. - John C. Maxwell
The biggest reward you get for your work is not what you get for it, but what you become by it. - John C. Maxwell
Topic: Needing 2 more contacts for my packet
I have been working on my packet, and i now only need 2 more contacts. Thank you Denise and Paula..but I still need 2 more people to volunteer for me to pick their brans about their journey and expreience.
Thank you in advance!
Stephanie Marquis
Thank you in advance!
Stephanie Marquis
Topic: RE: Questions, info and about me!!
Thank you so much, and thank you for all of the information as well, any info that you are willing to share about your journey will drfinately help.
thank you
Stephanie
thank you
Stephanie
Topic: RE: info about MGB?
Thank-you everyone, for all your support and information! I am immersed in this adventure again, and hope to join your ranks sometime this year!
-Kim
The biggest reward you get for your work is not what you get for it, but what you become by it. - John C. Maxwell
The biggest reward you get for your work is not what you get for it, but what you become by it. - John C. Maxwell
Topic: RE: info about MGB?
I was going to go with Dr R but wasnt able to front the costs to go to the US, so I had my MGB done my someone he trained in Belgium adn it cost me 8100 dollars. I had no problems whatsoever, it was a quick and painless recovery and I have lost so much weight in just 5 weeks. I would do it over and over and over again. Dr R is the absolute best, but I was comfortable with Belgium because it is 2nd in the world for healthcare....Netherlands being number 1 (where I live)
I researched every single surgery type for 7 months...daily and this was the right one for me. email if you have any other questions I can help you with!
I researched every single surgery type for 7 months...daily and this was the right one for me. email if you have any other questions I can help you with!
Topic: RE: Questions, info and about me!!
Thank you SOOOOO much for all of your info. i read it thru and took notes...also wrote some notes into my packet for my Doc. Just one thing that I need from you is your last name. I do not know if the Doc will contact you to see if I really spoke with you, but that is one of the requirement of the packet..so if you dont mind, If i could get that...
thank you so much!
Stephanie Marquis
thank you so much!
Stephanie Marquis
Topic: RE: Calories consumed
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Hi,
Dr. Rutledge recommends a healthy food plan. The surgery is very powerful and we need to learn to eat healthy foods. He doesn't prescribe any diets after the initial stages. You will read about them in the patient handbook. After that, it is up to us to maintain the healthy lifestyle and also deal with the issues behind the obesity.
Dr. Rutledge recommends a healthy food plan. The surgery is very powerful and we need to learn to eat healthy foods. He doesn't prescribe any diets after the initial stages. You will read about them in the patient handbook. After that, it is up to us to maintain the healthy lifestyle and also deal with the issues behind the obesity.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Topic: RE: info about MGB?
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Amen! We are worth it! Dr. Rutledge recommends healthy eating. No special diets or pills. Just learn to eat healthy.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Topic: RE: Calories consumed
Thanks for the advice it is appreciated, I am taking my supplements but they are tending to make me feel sick, so I have little or no appetite at present,
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