Question:
Not a question, just some very interesting reading

http://www.mini-gastricbypass.com/    — Kris S. (posted on August 28, 2000)

August 28, 2000
<b>PLEASE!</b> Anyone considering the mini gastric bypass read this site. The statements of the surgeons speak for themselves. Thanks, Kris!
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 28, 2000
Kris, thanks for the information. I'm assuming that the surgeon they are alluding to on this site is Rutledge out of NC. My surgeon had a lot to say about this procedure when I asked him about it. Basically, he called it malpractice. Happy Rutledge patients, PLEASE do not email me. I'm just repeating what my surgeon said, that's all. Once again, please do as much research as possible before making a life changing decision.
   — Maxine E.

December 30, 2000
Happy New Year! I would like the citation for this information. If it came from Rutledge, then it doesnt mean squat. If it came from a BARIATRIC surgeon who knows his stuff, then I might be convinced. To say that there have been 'no esophagitis' cases as a result of this surgery... is just pure bunk. Check out http://www.fourlane.com/mgb for some disturbing information and pics. Hope your New Year is great.
   — Kris S.

December 30, 2000
The information is from Rutledge and the poster did some editing. From Rutledge's site you'll read, "In this series of 695 Mini-Gastric Bypass patients, there were no cases of esophagitis." In other words, of the 695 patients he chose to use for this study, at only 48 months at the longest post op, there were no cases of esophagitis. He can not claim that there have been no cases...just in that carefully selected group there were none. No surprise there, right? <p>As the saying goes, there are 3 types of lies...lies, damn lies and statistics!!
   — Watcher L.

January 20, 2001
Dear ANON: If you will look at the original question, then you and everyone else will see that I directed everyone to http://www.mini-gastricbypass.com/ which is a compilation of MEDICAL opinions from BARIATRIC surgeons and not the one person you are talking about. However, if you do want to see some disturbing info from a patients side, I would highly recommend going to the fourlane site. Read the whole thing before you attack..k? Have a wonderful day.
   — Kris S.