Question:
Has anyone had or heard of the mini gastric bypass??

   — [Deactivated Member] (posted on December 17, 2003)

December 17, 2003
Yes, I believe it's done at the Rutherford Institution in Durham, NC at Duke University. From the last time I read, it's still somewhat controversial, but definitely looking into. You may want to search the web under "mini gastric bypass." All the best.
   — Kimberly L. A.

December 17, 2003
Or look on the ASBS.org site and look at the loop gastric bypass. The Mason Loop (which was abandoned by its creator) and the Bilroth II (also abandoned) are the names that most closely approximte the mgb.
   — vitalady

December 17, 2003
Yes. I just had a mini gastric bypass on November 18th. Everything went wonderful, and I am doing great. In the hospital for two days, had it done laproscopically. Email me if you have any more specific questions.
   — Mini Gadget

December 17, 2003
Yes I have heard of IT. I was original from NC where Dr. Rutldge does this proceedure. I would research the internet. If you have this procedure, chances are you will be self pay (most major insurance companyies DO NOT pay for this procedures) Also, note the doctor was investigated for insurance fraud. Also NOTE if you are one of those that have complications (the mini can give you ACID problems) you might have a hard time finding a doctor that will 'fix' (revise you) My wls surgeon had a few 'rutledge' patients.. with major problems. they came to him after numerous other doctors refused to help. IF you looking into the mini JUST for short recoop time; I would suggest you look into the lap band instead.
   — star .

December 17, 2003
Me again. I had the surgery in Sioux Falls South Dakota. I have Mayo Management insurance and they did cover it. And my surgeon does do revisions or reversals if complication arise. I am pretty sure that there is no insurance fraud going on as my surgery was cheaper then some of the others on this site. Just wanted to put my two cents in again.
   — Mini Gadget

December 18, 2003
The questionable surgeon is in North Carolina. Some reputable docs have the same name for the procedure, so just do a ton of research on that doc before you go under the knife. That particular doc is the only one in the country doing it. That's the one insurance won't cover. That should tell you something. Also, if it was that great, they'd all be doing it. Buyer beware!
   — Leslie F.

December 18, 2003

   — Dina McBride