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Help for all our new members and ones still deciding... When I first started researching WLS I happened on this site view the history of Gastric Bypass Surguries with description of the different procedures and pictures.. http://www.asbs.org I'm not pitching any particular procedure (that is your choice) all of these sites you need to read for yourself, gather all the information you can then once you decide on a surgeon discuss these with him/her..What is right for one may not be right for you. Read all the information and data collected and research the issues on each surgery procedure.. Good luck in your quest for knowledge on the best procedure for you.. I see PRO & CONS in all surgery types... Bottom line is do your research and then do some more research.. I have collected some links that might help you in your quest... There are many procedures available for weight loss. Most can be categorized as RESTRICTIVE: vertical-banded gastroplasty, roux-en-y gastric bypass, laparoscopic roux-en-y-gastric bypass) or MALABSORBTIVE: (biliopancreatic diversion, distal roux-en-y gastric bypass, jejuno-ileal bypass). Below additional sites to visit in your search for knowledge. See Gastric Bypass Types: http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen8/index.html The Mini-Gastric Bypass: http://clos.net Academy of Bariatric Surgeons - Suggested Links <~~Great links here..... http://www.obesityhelp.com/abs/links.htm Great abstracts from Surgeons of Surgery types: http://www.amedeo.com/medicine/obe/obessurg.htm Obesity Search Engines: http://www.loop.com/~bkrentzman/links/ob.search.html http://www.asbs.org This is a webpage made by people that have had this surgery.. http://www.duodenalswitch.com PLEASE GO BACK TO THE MAIN PAGE OF THIS SITE AND VISIT ALL THE LINKS IN THE LIBRARY... THERE IS A MULTITUDE OF INFORMATION THERE: ************************************************************ This was my selection after 8 months of research... Open RNY 12/8/99...Nashville, Tenn. Dr. John Husted, M.D... Dr. Husted only does proximal.. Open Roux en Y (Rny) The Stomach is separated into two parts. The small Stomach pouch(A)receives food. The lower part of the stomach(B) received most of the gastric juices coming from the liver and other organs. The small intestine is carefully measured and cut.One end(C) is connected to the small stomach pouch. The other end(D) is reconnected to the small intestine, forming a "Y". ==================================================== If you choose Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y same as open Roux-en-Y except instead of opening you with a long incision on your stomach, Surgeons use a pencil thin optical telescope, to project a picture to a TV monitor. Having surgery this way, smaller scars , usually 3 to 4 small incisions. Quicker recovery time and less pain. Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass Surgery offers a successful combination of weight control with minimal nutritional or other risk, when follow up and nutritional guidelines are followed. Many obesity experts consider the surgery to be the "Gold Standard" of modern obesity surgery the benchmark to which other bariatric operations are compared. The operation achieves its effects by creating a very small stomach, from which the rest of the stomach is divided and separated. The small intestine is "attached" to the new stomach, allowing the lower pan of the stomach to be bypassed. A thorough description, including diagrams, of the operation will be provided to you during your consultation or as part of the free seminar we encourage potential patients to attend. Suffice to say, that no bodily functions are altered as a result of the operation, and it is completely reversible if it ever needed to be. For complete descriptions with illustrations of the surgery go to (http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen/index.html) Following surgery, there is little interference with normal absorption of food. The operation restricts food intake and reduces the feeling of hunger. The result is an early sense of "fullness" followed by a sense of satisfaction. Even though the portion size is small (2 to 6 ounces per serving), there is no hunger and no sense of being deprived. Patients continue to enjoy eating all types of food after surgery. They just eat a much smaller portion than they used to. The Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass is an excellent tool for achieving longterm control of morbid obesity (the state of being 100 or more pounds over ideal body weight). Weight loss of 80-100% is achievable by most patients, as internal and external outcome studies demonstrate. And maintenance of that weight loss is likely with adherence to a straight forward behavior regimen. The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery helps you lose weight in three ways 1. You eat less (Volume restriction) With a separate small stomach pouch, you feel full after eating a small amount of food. This approach is much more effective in restricting food volume than other surgical techniques, such as stomach stapling. 2. Your appetite changes (Behavior modification) The procedure reinforces a change in your eating habits. After the procedure, most patients find that their body will not easily tolerate foods that are high in refined sugars and fats. With this built-in control, called "the dumping syndrome," which produces short-term discomfort and flu-like symptoms, you naturally learn to avoid these foods. (Our Bariatric Treatment Centers nutritionists help you avoid the foods that may cause discomfort and help you choose from a wide variety of foods you can enjoy.) Other surgical procedures don't provide this important benefit of behavior modification. 3. You absorb fewer calories (Malabsorption) Food bypasses part of the small intestine and digestion occurs in the lower part of the small intestine. These two factors reduce the amount of calories your body absorbs from the food you eat. The reduced stomach pouch size, change in eating habits and absorption of fewer calories allow patients to be successful at long-term weight loss, as opposed to short-term weight loss programs or diets that rely on willpower, costly meal replacements, or dietary supplements. What are the risks? Bariatric surgery is performed to enable patients to lose excess weight and reduce the serious weight-related health conditions they experience. Every surgery involves risk and bariatric surgery is considered a major abdominal surgery. Patients need to understand these risks and weigh them against the significant risks related to being seriously overweight. Bariatric Treatment Centers' surgeons review these risks in detail in their consultations with patients. For list of PRO & CONS... http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen/index.html Please visit my webpage for my online journal from beginning to present, along with great information on all the diffrent surgery types, PROS & CONS, sugar free recipes with high protein content, links to Law help if insurance is denied, links to Laparoscopic sites and much more.. Visit my recipe page link "Recipe of the day" and vote for my site if you love these recipes. Open Proximal RNY 12/8/99 83 lbs gone todate! www.angelfire.com/ok3/vbowen/index.html

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