Question from a prospective pre-op

[Guest guest]

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I don't think that you will find any negative feelings here about Dr. R or the

MGB either! We are all so happy to have this wonderful opportunity for weight

loss and better health. And, we all made our decision after checking into

things and concluding that he was the surgeon for us. So, we are a pretty

positive group!!!

I will tell you, honestly though, that when I was checking into various weight

loss surgeries and surgeons, I got a wide range of reactions when I talked about

the MGB in the bariatric surgery community. Mostly because it is newer,

different, laparoscopic, and because people don't like change. I found that the

best thing to do is seek out those who really know from personal experience what

Dr. Rutledge is like, how the procedure goes, how it works, etc...- like us

postops - especially those who had surgery some time ago. I think firsthand

accounts tell the true story, as does talking with Dr. Rutledge himself.

As for myself, I am 'pleased as punch'! I was one of those who researched long

and hard before deciding to have WLS of any kind and then deciding on the MGB

with Dr. Rutledge. I even went so far as to call the ASBS (Amer. Society of

Bariatric Surgeons) for further help and information in making my decision. I

was satisfied with their responses to my questions about the MGB. And meeting

Dr. Rutledge gave me further confidence in his abilities. He is an expert! And

has a proven track record of success with his patients. That is so important!

Is there anything I wish I had known before surgery? Hmmm...not really but then

again at my first clinic visit, I asked Dr. Rutledge 40 questions literally and

he answered each one. Any other ?'s I had beforehand were answered by the

fabulous folks on this list....

As for the coffee, I hear that the oils in it can contribute to ulcer formation

so it is NOT a good idea for postops. And then there's the caffeine - not so

good for us either...

Let me know if I can answer any questions you might have. I am only one month

postop but I would be happy to 'say my piece'.

All the best to you,

Amber

11/5/99 (-28 lbs)

Starting BMI: 47

Current BMI: 42 YAHOO!!!

Are there any anti feelings out there? Is there anything you wish you would

have known before surgery?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm really new to an on line community and to the idea of the MGB. I went to

the Saturday clinic and was really impressed with both the Dr. and the group.

Are there any anti feelings out there? Is there anything you wish you would

have known before surgery? Is coffee really out forever? I had a WW leader

once who said that " nothing tastes as good as thin feels " . I'm sort of

betting that that's true. Thanks for any input.

A.

[Guest guest]

Welcome!

I bet you won't find any " anti " feelings in this group! We all pretty much

think Dr. R. is the best. There isn't anything that I wish I would have

known before the surgery, thanks to the education Dr. R. insists on prior to

having the MGB. Yes, coffee is out forever. I am still mourning the loss

of my a.m. ritual 101/2 wks post op, but that's a small price to pay for no

more hypertension, backache, knee pain, etc... You're right, nothing feels

as good as feeling good about the future for the first time in a long time!

Karin Eby MGB 9/20 -47lbs

Question from a prospective pre-op

> From: BayardA@...

>

> Hi,

> I'm really new to an on line community and to the idea of the MGB. I went

to

> the Saturday clinic and was really impressed with both the Dr. and the

group.

> Are there any anti feelings out there? Is there anything you wish you

would

> have known before surgery? Is coffee really out forever? I had a WW

leader

> once who said that " nothing tastes as good as thin feels " . I'm sort of

> betting that that's true. Thanks for any input.

> A.

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