Question:
ANYONE COMMENT ON MINI BYPASS-VS-LAP RNY

I AM CONSIDERING WLS BUT WANT IT DONE LAPROSCOPICALLY.HAVE READ EVERYTHING ABOUT DR.RUTLEDGE IN N.C.DOES ANYONE KNOW OF DIFFERENT SUCCESS RATES OR COMPLICATIONS FROM THE MINI GASTRIC BYPASS-VS-LAP RNY? KNOW OF ANY SURGEON NEAR MARYLAND THAT DOES LAP RNY?    — BONNIE S. (posted on May 10, 1999)

May 10, 1999
Hi! Hate to burst your bubble, but this is really dangerous. Here is a quote from some research I have recently completed. Loop Gastric Bypass This form of Gastric Bypass was developed years ago, and has generally been abandoned by most bariatric surgeons as unsafe. Although easier to perform than the Roux en-Y, it creates a severe hazard in the event of any leakage after surgery, and seriously increases the risk of ulcer formation, and irritation of the stomach pouch by bile. Most bariatric surgeons agree that this operation is obsolete, and should remain defunct. This operation has been resurrected, in order to make the laparoscopic procedure easier to perform. A fundamental principle of laparoscopic surgery is that the operation should not be compromised or degraded, in order to accomplish it using limited access techniques. The loop bypass does not meet this standard. ----------------------------------------------------------- I have heard there are some laproscopic surgeons in NJ, NY, PA and Richmond, VA. Felicia :) Pre-op 5'8.5" 245 lbs. BMI 38 Northern VA, I think Dr. Roll Open RNY *I would rather have the Lap, but haven't heard anything yet* United Health Care EPO
   — felicia D.

May 12, 1999
I found that the RNY is now the accepted surgery. It has less nutritional complications than the more radical bypass surgeries. I had the laparoscopic approach and highly recommend it...shorter hospital stay and less pain.
   — Diane N.

August 27, 2000
Dr Rutledge has an extremely low rate of complications. He requires his patients to become educated on the various aspects of his surgery as well as the other types so that they can make an informed choice. There are email forums for pre and post ops. He also publishes the emails of previous patients so that pre ops can contact them. That is also one of his requirements. We must contact post op patients and ask about their experiences. Dr Rutledge has done just over 800 surgeries as of August 25, 2000. Check out his site before you accept what others say. As a nurse, I choose Dr Rutledge. I hope to have mine in September. http://www.clos.net (DR Rutledge) Michelle Moore
   — Michelle M.

November 26, 2003
I am Bonnie Soulsby's eldest son. I found this website when I searched her name. I am posting this because my mother, Bonnie, passed away yesterday morning. She was 38 years old and had her surgury in August of 1999. She had suffered from anemia, calcium and vitamin D deficiency, and had severe liver problems that resulted from the surgury. She has been disabled and unable to work for the past three years. I urge anybody considering the surgury to please, consider other alternatives. I too am battling a weight problem at 300 pounds, and realize the dream of loosing the weight to ultimately achieve acceptance in a very superficial society. I can say now, that there are no sure things in life.
   — Stephen S.

November 26, 2003
Stephen I am so sorry for the pain that you and your family is enduring. I am sure yourmother made her choice based on getiing healthier- as many of us have. I am sorry that for your Mom that did not happen. I understand your fears. But there are thousands of people that have had successful surgeries and are now healthy- My prayers are with you .
   — ~~Stacie~~