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I spoke to a woman a couple of weeks ago who got pregnant two months after

having the surgery ( I'm sure Dr. R wasn't too happy) she is now seven months

pregnant , had her surgery 11/99, and has lost 105 lbs. & has had absolutely NO

complications!

Amy on wrote:

> I've been receiving and enjoying the emails from this group of wonderful

> people for some time. This is the first question I've posted. My question

> is about pregnancy. Does anyone know of a person who has had a successful

> pregnancy following the MGB. This is an important aspect of my life and I

> would like some input. I have no children yet, but would love to have them

> in the future. I've read about waiting 1-2 years after the MGB. I'm just

> wondering if anyone out there has actually had a baby. I guess I'm a little

> concerned about the pain involved with the procedure too. I've been so

> fortunate to have never had any major physical traumas. No IVs, no

> surgeries. Therefore, I'm a big chicken. I would like to hear from anyone

> out there.

>

> Thanks for any response,

>

> Amy

> ton, WV

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Hi Amy,

I believe several people have had healthy babies after having the MGB. Dr. R

talked about this in the first clinic I was at, and he pointed out that the big

risk is a risk of birth defects due to not taking your vitamins consistently.

Folic acid in particular is very important for preventing certain terrible

defects. A pregnancy after the MGB should be planned for and you should be

very careful to take your vitamins consistently even long before the pregnancy

occurs. Talk to Dr. R about this when you see him. He can tell you all the

things to be careful of, and he can also tell you about the studies that have

been done that have shown that people can have very healthy pregnancies after

the MGB. Some of those are on the web site. Try doing a search on there for

" pregnancy. "

Don't be too worried about the pain involved with the MGB. It is not fun, but

for me it was certainly much less than with my other surgeries (a c-section and

a breast reduction), and much, much less than the pain of childbirth :) (at

least unmedicated childbirth). You do get an IV, and they had problems getting

mine in, but they do numb you first. The numbing shot only hurts a little

bit. I think I am a wimp about pain, and I have almost a phobia about it, too,

because through some very rough life experiences, I have suffered a lot of

physical pain. And it has only been a little over a week since I had the MGB,

so the memory is pretty fresh in my mind, and still I can say that I wouldn't

hesitate to have it again. So don't be too worried.

Good luck to you!

Sara

MGB 8/2

Amy on wrote:

> I've been receiving and enjoying the emails from this group of wonderful

> people for some time. This is the first question I've posted. My question

> is about pregnancy. Does anyone know of a person who has had a successful

> pregnancy following the MGB. This is an important aspect of my life and I

> would like some input. I have no children yet, but would love to have them

> in the future. I've read about waiting 1-2 years after the MGB. I'm just

> wondering if anyone out there has actually had a baby. I guess I'm a little

> concerned about the pain involved with the procedure too. I've been so

> fortunate to have never had any major physical traumas. No IVs, no

> surgeries. Therefore, I'm a big chicken. I would like to hear from anyone

> out there.

>

> Thanks for any response,

>

> Amy

> ton, WV

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Hello,

This is what an email from Dr.R said about the deposit amount.....

> How much of a cash deposit are you thinking to need?

I am thinking around $3,000.00>

I hope this helps.

Joyce in KY

MGB July 19, 2000

In a message dated 8/14/00 11:46:15 AM Central Daylight Time,

DEEDLE10@... writes:

<< Hello !

Maybe its just me...but I did read below, and from what I am reading, DrR

is

saying (#2) that the cost of printing the manuals and sending them out is

over $2500.00 per month. He goes on to list #3, and on #4 it states that a

cash deposit will be required in September, however there is no $ amount, I

believe that alot of us that are asking this question are inquiring as to

the dollar amount of the cash deposit.

I dont mean to sound ungrateful, I am filled with gratitude, and then some,

for Dr. Rutledge and his staff, but for me, $2500.00 does not just seem

like

alot...it IS alot and is impossible for me to come up with. It took me 3

months and robbing to pay to save up $1000.00 to cover the

expense of the trip to NC. For me personally, this would make my surgery

something I could not do, my approval is only good for another 2 months.

Please let me know if i'm reading this wrong.

Sincerely,

>>

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No your right, My computer split up t he sentacnes wrong. I'm sure he will

get back with us.

> Re: Hey, Guys!

> >

> > Hey, Guys! Has anyone found out what kind of cash deposit we are

> going

> to

> > have to come up with> Doc Rock if you are out there please let us

> know

> > ASAP...I had all my ducks in a row and now am stressing out about not

> > having the cash! AND ...what ever happened to the call from Doc Rock?

> > Someone was supposed to " win " a call for the best suggestion on the

> MGB

> > web site! Has anyone heard anything on that one? THANKS! Tami

> > Re: New Manual

> >

> >

> > what about patients who have insurance and medicare to cover 100%

> of

> the

> > cost of the surgery and cannot afford to lay out the money up front

> plus

> > the cost of traveling to and from North Carolina and the cost of a

> motel

> > room to stay in town for the duration of the process because not

> all

> > over wieght people can do all of this and they still need your

> help!

> >

> > Lee

> > Husband of Joannie Lee

> > Irving Texas

> >

> > " Rutledge, M.D., F.A.C.S. " wrote:

> >

> > > OK OK,

> > >

> > > It has taken all weekend but I think the new Manual is in pretty

> good

> > > shape.

> > >

> > > http://clos.net/patient-manual.htm

> > >

> > > and

> > >

> > > http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm

> > >

> > > It is big and will take a while to download so be patient.

> > >

> > > More new stuff is coming.

> > >

> > > New requirements:

> > > 1) Have to have a non-work email address (i.e. like a hotmail or

> > > other)

> > > 2) We will not send out any more manuals (we have been paying

> over

> > > $2500.00

> > > per month just to print them!)

> > > 3) No more " Redos " We will not do revisions of other weight loss

> > > surgery

> > > except in very very rare cases.

> > > 4) Starting in September we will require a cash deposit from all

> > > patients.

> > > Refundable when/if your insurance company pays its bill. (On

> review,

>

> > > lots of

> > > insurance companies are not paying their bills, surprise.)

> > >

> > > RR

> > >

> > > Rutledge, M.D., F.A.C.S.

> > > The Center for Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery

> > > 4301 Ben lin Blvd.

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In regards to this new deposit requirement... I can understand all of

the concern. That is a large amount of money to pay for some people...

myself included. I know my insurance will usually try and work with the

Dr and or hospital and make arangements to pre pay to take advantage of

the cash discount that is available. I dont know if that would be an

available avenue for anyones insurance or not, but if it is, maybe it

would be one way to maybe waive the down payment. Just a thought in

hopes that it may help someone.....

MGB 8/16

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Flowers wrote:

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> Hi all! My name is and I'm from OK. I am thankful that I

> started this research process and found such a helpful and

> informative site. My brain is throbbing with all the info you all

> share. And a Doctor who posts??? Wow, I'm impressed! I'm just in

> the beginning stages and wonder how long the process might take? I

> believe a trip or two to NC is in my future! All helpful advice is

> very much appreciated. I'm beginning to see light at the end of the

> tunnel and hope where there hasn't been any in a long, long time.

> Thanks to all! I appreciate you already!

>

Hi !

Welcome aboard!

Please see my website at http://www.fourlane.com/mgb

It has pictures of almost *everything* to do with the MGB except the

surgery itself and some info, too.

:)

Hugs,

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In a message dated 8/19/2000 5:03:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

djnzsmom@... writes:

<< I'm just in

the beginning stages and wonder how long the process might take? >>

Thanx for asking that, , I was wondering the same thing! :o)

Robin

Wife to Doug

Mommy to Tyler, 4 yrs., and Brennan, 1 yr.

Singer, wife, mom, secretary.. and not in that particular order.

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In a message dated 8/29/2000 4:09:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

amyp@... writes:

<< Dr. R invented the MGB, and now there are two other doctors performing it

as

well. >>

Amy,

I thought the other two Dr. were doing lap RNY not the MGB?

Cathy Morrow in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

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In a message dated 8/29/2000 4:36:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

amyp@... writes:

<< According to Dr. R, two other doctors came to him, and have learned from

him

the MGB. They haven't done many, but they learned from the best!!!

Amy. >>

Hey, thats great!!! I didn't realize that there was more than one doing it. I

would still want Dr. R to do mine, but maybe it will help take some of the

load off him if other Dr.'s are learning his technique!!!

Cathy Morrow in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

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Dr. R invented the MGB, and now there are two other doctors performing it as

well. One is not far from him in NC, and the other is in the North West (I

think!). It's not a big deal at all to travel for the surgery. I came from

Northern VA, and it was well worth the trip!!!

Best of luck to you on your journey,

Amy.

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Amy S. Poe

MGB 5/22/2000 *I made it!*

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Is Dr. Rutledge the only doctor in the U.S. who does this surgery? I

live in Louisiana and would rather not travel for surgery -- unless I

have to.

Baton Rouge, LA

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Hi Amy:

Been watching your story. You go, girl! It's such a help to all of us lay

people out there.

If you could review your notes and find the name of the PNW surgeon who is

doing MGB, I'd appreciate it. I still think RR is the best choice beause of

his high 'numbers' but it would be nice to speak to patients of other

surgeons to see if their experience is similar to the ones we are now

sharing.

I'll be glad to share what info I get with all....

Warm regards,

Judith in Seattle

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> Is Dr. Rutledge the only doctor in the U.S. who does this surgery? I

> live in Louisiana and would rather not travel for surgery -- unless I

> have to.

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According to Dr. R, two other doctors came to him, and have learned from him

the MGB. They haven't done many, but they learned from the best!!!

Amy.

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In a message dated 8/29/2000 4:09:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

amyp@... writes:

<< Dr. R invented the MGB, and now there are two other doctors performing it

as

well. >>

Amy,

I thought the other two Dr. were doing lap RNY not the MGB?

Cathy Morrow in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

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This is so ironic. I also have a 15 year old son and he is always asking me

to go to Carowinds. I too have promised him next year hopefully we will go.

I have not been back to anything similar since that happened. Maybe we can

keep in touch and go together. May God bless you is my prayer.

(waiting to start a new life)

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In a message dated 8/30/2000 11:00:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

galliel56@... writes:

<< hey robin, you sound like one crazy girl. your guys must have a lot

of fun with you around. take care of you and yours >>

LOL! Who... me? Nahhhhhhh.... <bg>

~Robin

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I know that there are Drs, that do the surgery in Canada. Maybe start

calling some of the hospitals. That is what I did to find out which Drs.

were doing the DS. I just don't know the names of the Drs. there. Ellen(Pam

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Liz

You are going to have to tell us all about your trip when you get back home. Hope you have had a good holiday season too!

Lots of Love

Glenda

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Thank you Dan and Joan for a lovely New Year's wish! We wish the same to you.....

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Hey, thanks, Dan and Joan. I pray the same for you. It sure is good to

hear from you.

God bless,

Jo

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>E-MAIL for over a month.

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PHYSICIAN AND ARE NOT TRYING TO BE. REMEMBER EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT AND

TREATMENT MAYBE DIFFERENT FOR MANY OF US. THANK YOU

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Sharon,

My prayers are with you. I have to watch my two grandsons tomorrow for 4

hours. And I'm wondering how I'm going to make it. And you have 13 1/2

hours. I'll be thinking of you.

Ann

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Please pray for strength for me tomorrow. It will be

my first 13 1/2 hour day with both the kiddos.

Hurting today, and my eyes are trying to flare, but I

am trying to force them not to. Take care, and I'll

be back on line on Wednesday. (I might be able to

sneak in about 15 minutes in the morning.)

Love, Sharon

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Hi Sharon,

I'm praying you made it just fine. Wish I could have been there to help you play with the little ones. I can't wait to have a grandchild one day.

When they rest, you rest, hope your day will be great!

love you

Lu

Please pray for strength for me tomorrow. It will be

> my first 13 1/2 hour day with both the kiddos.

> Hurting today, and my eyes are trying to flare, but I

> am trying to force them not to. Take care, and I'll

> be back on line on Wednesday. (I might be able to

> sneak in about 15 minutes in the morning.)

>

> Love, Sharon

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--- wrote:

> Gracious God, please give Sharon enough strength to

> meet tomorrow's

> challenges. Take away her pain and bless her with

> the courage to get

> through just one more day. Amen

Thank you so very much! I appreciate it. Love,

Sharon

> (unknown)

>

>

> > Please pray for strength for me tomorrow. It will

> be

> > my first 13 1/2 hour day with both the kiddos.

> > Hurting today, and my eyes are trying to flare,

> but I

> > am trying to force them not to. Take care, and

> I'll

> > be back on line on Wednesday. (I might be able to

> > sneak in about 15 minutes in the morning.)

> >

> > Love, Sharon

> >

> > =====

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

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--- Ann McClintock wrote:

> Sharon,

> My prayers are with you. I have to watch my two

> grandsons tomorrow for 4

> hours. And I'm wondering how I'm going to make it.

> And you have 13 1/2

> hours. I'll be thinking of you.

> Ann

Thanks Ann! I'll say a prayer for you and you can say

one for me. How old are your grandsons? Love,

Sharon

>

> (unknown)

>

>

> Please pray for strength for me tomorrow. It will

> be

> my first 13 1/2 hour day with both the kiddos.

> Hurting today, and my eyes are trying to flare, but

> I

> am trying to force them not to. Take care, and I'll

> be back on line on Wednesday. (I might be able to

> sneak in about 15 minutes in the morning.)

>

> Love, Sharon

>

> =====

>

>

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Gracious God, please give Sharon enough strength to meet tomorrow's

challenges. Take away her pain and bless her with the courage to get

through just one more day. Amen

(unknown)

> Please pray for strength for me tomorrow. It will be

> my first 13 1/2 hour day with both the kiddos.

> Hurting today, and my eyes are trying to flare, but I

> am trying to force them not to. Take care, and I'll

> be back on line on Wednesday. (I might be able to

> sneak in about 15 minutes in the morning.)

>

> Love, Sharon

>

> =====

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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Sharon my grandsons are 3 and 18 months. They have both been sick but so is

their mom. She has to go to the dr. and her mother has to take her or else

her mother would be watching them. My daughter -in-law passed out at Dairy

Mart yesterday. and she has to go for a follow up tomorrow.

Love,

Ann

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>

>

> Please pray for strength for me tomorrow. It will

> be

> my first 13 1/2 hour day with both the kiddos.

> Hurting today, and my eyes are trying to flare, but

> I

> am trying to force them not to. Take care, and I'll

> be back on line on Wednesday. (I might be able to

> sneak in about 15 minutes in the morning.)

>

> Love, Sharon

>

> =====

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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