Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 Thanks. All the answers are helping me decide. Anne fnnygrl wrote: > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 Anne, I had the vertical banded in 1993. I lost 100 lbs. which i was so greatful for. I also gained some of it back. After that all i ever did was throw up and stayed sick on my stomach. I just had mine this past Tuesday but i am doing great so far. Not to be cut open is a blessing in itself alone. It also makes it worse on you to reverse the other treatments than it does this one. I know from first hand. It took Dr. R 2/1/2 hrs to do my surgery for all the scare tissue and to undo the other surgery and to his. When you are up and about you feel much better. I am really starting to feel a difference in me already and thank God for Dr. R. So if you can have this surgery instead of the others i highly recommend you have it. Good luck. Hope to see you on the other side one day. Wanda in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2000 Report Share Posted February 26, 2000 my name ie Betty W. MGB 12-9-99 was 250 now 198 bjwetter@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 I think the biggest reason for me having this surgery is because of the quick recovery time. I have 4 children and work full time so getting right back on my feet was very important. I had surgery on 12/20 and was back to work on 12/27 I could have went back sooner but it was Christmas Holiday for me. The other main reason was because if I ever had to have this surgery reversed it is easily reversed compared to the open RNY which could be quite difficult to reverse. One more reason would have to be because of all the people I had talked to prior to surgery and the trust they had in Dr. Rutledge as their surgeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 Reasons for choosing the MGB: Less pain Short surgery time (usually) Quick recovery time. I could have gone back to work on day 4. Can reversed easily if complications occur Best patient education I have ever had prior to surgery Dr. R encourages you to talk to a lot of post-ops even the ones who had complications. And you have the name, city/State and phone numbers and e-mail for ALL of the post-ops. 5% failure rate compared to 50-60% for stomach stapling Dr. R is in my home state and I knew my family would be able to be there for the surgery. Dr. R is compassionate to the morbidly obese Dr. R has been a trauma surgeon for many years and is not a novice. The clinics are informative and emotionally stimulating for the pre-op or making up mind. Dr. R is not pushing you to have this done. In fact he discourages a quick decision. I could go on but will stop for now. Sue L. MGB 1/24/2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 Thanks for answering. The recovery time is important for me, too, due to work. Anne in Alaska smittyx03@... wrote: > From: smittyx03@... > > I think the biggest reason for me having this surgery is because of the quick > recovery time. I have 4 children and work full time so getting right back on > my feet was very important. I had surgery on 12/20 and was back to work on > 12/27 I could have went back sooner but it was Christmas Holiday for me. The > other main reason was because if I ever had to have this surgery reversed it > is easily reversed compared to the open RNY which could be quite difficult to > reverse. One more reason would have to be because of all the people I had > talked to prior to surgery and the trust they had in Dr. Rutledge as their > surgeon. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 2.9% > Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! > http://click./1/915/2/_/453517/_/951665288/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 And I hope to be there, Wanda! Anne W1166@... wrote: > From: W1166@... > > Anne, > I had the vertical banded in 1993. I lost 100 lbs. which i was so > greatful for. I also gained some of it back. After that all i ever did was > throw up and stayed sick on my stomach. I just had mine this past Tuesday but > i am doing great so far. Not to be cut open is a blessing in itself alone. It > also makes it worse on you to reverse the other treatments than it does this > one. I know from first hand. It took Dr. R 2/1/2 hrs to do my surgery for all > the scare tissue and to undo the other surgery and to his. When you are up > and about you feel much better. I am really starting to feel a difference in > me already and thank God for Dr. R. So if you can have this surgery instead > of the others i highly recommend you have it. Good luck. Hope to see you on > the other side one day. > Wanda > in NC > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > One email address - many people! > Start a free email group on eGroups! > http://click./1/1887/2/_/453517/_/951649822/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2000 Report Share Posted February 27, 2000 << Can a few (or more) people tell me why they chose this surgery instead of one of the others? >> Anne, I chose Dr. R's MGB because it meant less trauma for my body, less time in the hospital and less time off work. After I met Dr. R during my first clinic visit, I knew that my intellectual choice was the correct one; Dr. R is a caring, dedicated professional and that shows in everything that he does. Finally, I chose Dr. R's MGB because he expected me to be an informed and educated patient who would use the MGB as a tool to live a healthier life. That made us partners in my future and I like that concept: he got me started, but it's up to me to stay on the path. Dee in MI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2000 Report Share Posted March 1, 2000 Shirley, I think the best thing to do is call Tricare and ask them they can tell you. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 --- Anne, I am not a nurse, and I am certainly not Dr. Rutledge. However, I do have ulcerative colitis and this requires me to have routine colonscopies. Having consumed the " tons of stuff " you have to drink prior to the exam I do not see that as a problem at this point in time for me. I am 12 weeks post-op and drink all I want. Hope this helps. Joette MGB 12-16-99 My digestive specialist did nor foresee that as a problem. He wrote one of my letters of support to Dr. Rutledge. In MiniGastricBypassonelist, Keech <keech@a...> wrote: > Hi, everybody. I have a question about a subject that is probably > delicate but shouldn't be. > > When we get older it is recommended that we have colonoscopies as a > preventive measure. You have to drink about a million gallons of > something the night before. How do people that are post-op do this? > It's either a question for a nurse or Dr. Rutledge. > > Thanks, > > Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 It does, Lynda. Thanks. Couric was on the news tonight talking about how important it is to have them and it made me start thinking about it. Anne Lynda wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2000 Report Share Posted March 6, 2000 Thanks, Stephane. My mother had colon cancer so I'm sure I'll be going soon, too. I would hate to have not been able to have one after the surgery. Anne ChasinTom@... wrote: > From: ChasinTom@... > > Hi Anne, > I am set up for a colonoscopy on 3/13/00. The prep reads: Day before at 4 > pm drink 1.5 ounces of Fleet Phospho Soda mixed with 4 ounces of water, > followed by 8 ounces of clear liquid. At 7 pm, another 1.5 ounces of Fleet > Phospho Soda mixed with 4 ounces of ginger ale. I think this would be > possible after mbg, but would just take a little longer to get down. BTW, > I'm only 31 but am submitting myself to the scope because of a family history > of colon cancer. > Foshee > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates > as low as 0.0% Intro APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/975/1/_/453517/_/952407708/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2000 Report Share Posted March 7, 2000 Anne, My understanding of why Dr. R is the only MD doing this particular procedure is because he alone developed the MGB to counteract some of the difficulties he saw with the other WLS. I don't know all the specifics, but I believe since it is his procedure he must document and publish to prove the benefits of the MGB to the medical community. The RNY, (presently touted as the gold standard of WLS), DS and BPD are all much older forms of WLS, albeit with much greater risks yet no advantages over the MGB for effective weight loss. I maintain that Dr. Rutledge's procedure will soon become the platinum standard. Sincerely, na (hathfrtt@...) MGB 12/27/99 @ 272# 224 @ 10 wks post-op on 03/06/00 " Life is a banquet and most poor bastards are starving to death " - Mame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2000 Report Share Posted March 8, 2000 Thanks to everybody that answered my question. I agree about it becoming the standard when other doctors begin doing it. Anne hathfrtt@... wrote: > From: hathfrtt@... > > Anne, > > My understanding of why Dr. R is the only MD doing this particular procedure > is because he alone developed the MGB to counteract some of the difficulties > he saw with the other WLS. I don't know all the specifics, but I believe > since it is his procedure he must document and publish to prove the benefits > of the MGB to the medical community. The RNY, (presently touted as the gold > standard of WLS), DS and BPD are all much older forms of WLS, albeit with > much greater risks yet no advantages over the MGB for effective weight loss. > I maintain that Dr. Rutledge's procedure will soon become the platinum > standard. > > Sincerely, > na (hathfrtt@...) > MGB 12/27/99 @ 272# > 224 @ 10 wks post-op on 03/06/00 > " Life is a banquet and most poor bastards are starving to death " - Mame > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates > as low as 0.0% Intro APR and no hidden fees. > Apply NOW! > http://click./1/975/1/_/453517/_/952497279/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2001 Report Share Posted July 5, 2001 Ginger, Husband Fred has rattled and choked on reflux and phlegm for 2+ years. Dysphagia and dysarthria treatments, speech and stimulation therapy exhausted as no longer beneficial, neuro rxed Glycopyrrolate 1 mg tab thru peg 3 times daily 1 year ago to be used at my discretion since my husband is mute and has dementia. Postural drainage and cupped hand massage with head lowered low to upper back light pounding massage works well but for Fred/Jan requires 2 people because of rigidity and safesafe control requirements. A month ago the Home Health Agency phone superviising Md Rxed a mucus thinner and lung expectorant Guaifenesin 1 tab (nocontent info) 2 daily with glass (?) water 2 daily for congestion. I've used 2 suction machines at bedsides for years and was told that Hospice here stopped DEEP?? suction. Do you know what this is? You are using pneumonia preventing meds as well as mechanical devices? Where are you? Service offerings seem to vary as much as patients problems. Hope this can help a little. Best wishes for an easy and painless release.. LA Louise learning by comparison when to be assertive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 Bill & Charlotte: Thanks for the answer. Again, I appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge on this message board/area. It's a big help to my family. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 First off, I have numerous health issues. Some of the problems overlap. Some are independant. I do not have just one thing that has been considered the culprit for everything. I have had years of intestinal distress that was initially dxed as colitis. I have also had migraines for years. My drug of choice for the migraines was Ibuprophen. I overused the Ibuprophen. Turns out the Ibuprophen acted as draino on my intestinal tract aggrivating if not causing the colitis. I also have a severe milk allergy that contributed to my intestinal cramping. I believe the milk and corn sensitivity caused Spencers vomiting. When I removed the corn and milk from his diet, the vomiting almost totally ceased. I stopped using Draino, errr - Ibuprophen, 2 years ago. I have since been able to add numerous foods back into my diet that previously bothered me. The Doc stated that Ibuprophen slowly errodes the intestinal tract, throughout, not just your stomach. I asked the Doc how long it takes the body to repair the intestinal tract after one dose of Ibuprophen. He stated they don't know. I also dropped gluten and wheat from my diet. This really helped. Some people have a disease called Celiac where gluten and wheat act like draino on the intestinal tract. Several questions for you, what has been your usage of Ibuprophen? I would strongly encourage you to find a different drug for your headaches. Something that doesn't irritate mucus membranes. Also, you may want to go gluten, wheat, and milk free to see if it helps your tract. I have had numerous people tell me, " But I don't drink that much milk or eat that much wheat. " You would be surprised how much wheat and milk you actually eat. If you eat anything processed your are eating milk and wheat. My children and myself are so sensitive to milk that we have to avoid all the milk, whey, lactose, caseine as ingredients. It is also possible that your problems are related to mitochondrial disorders. I have learned that numerous people on this and other sites have various food sensitivities. I don't know if it is because these bodies don't have the enzymes necessary to digest the food properly or what. Good luck. Hugs and prayers that you feel better soon. Bec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Hi Sharon, Sorry I can't help you with as far as answers go, but I justed wanted to tell you I hope you get to feeling better. Sue & Jack-worn out parents to the greatest kids on earth in Las Vegas, NV- 11 & 10-Both w/Leigh's Disease (?), MR (mild), g-tube, w/fundo, larynotracheomalacia, trach, vent 24/7. Visit us! http://u2.lvcm.com/jscb > Well I was just diagnosed with colitis yesterday. I have had sever gi > problems for years but in the past several months they have gotten out of > control - bloody stools, terrible cramps, naseau, vomiting, joint swelling > headaches. Had a colonscopy tuesday and it showed that i clearly have > colitis as there were the teltale ulcers and so forth. I am wondering if > anyone has had this type of problem and it being related to mito. Clayton has > had severe gi problems and Jake also, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Bec, I wish I could help but all I can say is I have colitis( Crohn's) and migraines and I used to take 12 advils a day. Needless to say I can't even take one now but are you saying you DO have mito? I don't necessarily have food allergies although the GI doctor said I could eat anything and that is simply not true. All I can really eat without cramping etc is bread. Take care, Nicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Nicki, I think the colitis was misdxed. Since I ditched the Ibuprophen and milk, I don't have the intestinal problems I use to have. I don't know if I have mito. My little boy is suspected to have it. He had an abnormal ERG. We are waiting for muscle biopsy enzyme test results. Should have them on Tuesday. Docs say that it is possible I could have it. How long has it been since you took the 12 advils a day? It has been 2 years and 3 months for me. It took a year and a half before I could eat a lot of foods after I stopped the Ibuprophen totally. I had intense intestinal cramping and diarreaha until my tract healed from the Ibuprophen. Bec > Bec, > I wish I could help but all I can say is I have colitis( Crohn's) and > migraines and I used to take 12 advils a day. Needless to say I can't even > take one now but are you saying you DO have mito? I don't necessarily have > food allergies although the GI doctor said I could eat anything and that is > simply not true. All I can really eat without cramping etc is bread. > Take care, > Nicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach? please let me know. Nora GB lap 12/30/03 291/???/150 san diego, ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Nora remember everyone different But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3 days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just begun. > i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or > grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach? please > let me know. > Nora > GB lap > 12/30/03 > 291/???/150 > san diego, ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2004 Report Share Posted January 5, 2004 Sometimes you'll try something and your new stomach will disagree with it.But if it happens don't worry wait a few day or so and try it again.There were things i couldn't eat frist but now I can.Just becareful and eat slow becuz the little stomach fills up fast.Eat to much and you'll feel it.Not fun.I used a baby spoon for the frist few month becuz scared I would eat a bite to much.God Bless you'll be find and love the New skinny you so.a friend debkroll of Iowa.113 lbs gone forever. Nora remember everyone different But I eat cream of wheat and grits.3 > days after surgery,also eat chili and cheese and cottage cheese and > ect.I'm doing great just make sure you eat slow and and tiny > bites.God Bless and Welcome to the losing side.Can't wait to hear > your loses.a friend debkroll of iowa,Surgery date > Aug.18,2003,379/266/16?.Take one step and one day at a time and God > will help you through the Wonderful New Life You've just > begun. > > > i am 7 days post opp. i was wondering can i eat cream of wheat or > > grits? will it hurt my stomach? does it expand in my stomach? > please > > let me know. > > Nora > > GB lap > > 12/30/03 > > 291/???/150 > > san diego, ca > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2004 Report Share Posted January 25, 2004 I am 7 months out and still have my " pregnancy belly " as well. I've been told that abdominal exercises like using an oblique machine or doing crunches, etc., will help get rid of that. I work at the Curves near where I live and we've just gotten in an oblique machine that is going to be put into place next week. I can't wait to see if it works as well as the other machines!! T. Lap RNY 6/20/03 432/279/170 Houston, Dr. Adam Naaman Visit my homepage at http://users3.ev1.net/~leeds/ " I will find my way, I can go the distance. I'll be there someday if I can be strong, I know every mile will be worth my while, I would go most anywhere to fell like I belong. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2004 Report Share Posted November 7, 2004 Shell... I talked with via E-mail a week ago. He is doing well. Busy at work and down 80# I believe he said he has a surgery date of 11/22. I did not ask about Anne. Regards, Gordy -40# > > Has anyone heard from and Anne? Its has been awhile since > ether of them posted. I can't remember there yahoo ID so I'm not > sure if there still in the group. > Shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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