Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum

Hello, I'm 1 year and 1 month out of Mini Gastric Bypass. Last week I've experienced the worst heartburn ever that I was almost certain I will vomit blood (I only vomited green bile). Rushed to the emergency and I was referred to endoscopy. The doctor found that my pouch was full of bile with a very small ulcer, everything else looked normal but a biopsy was taken and sent to pathology and currently waiting for the pathology report. Next step is to do PH manometry to check the PH value of the esophagus. I have also been complaining of excess weight loss and I'm still losing weight. The doctor did talk to me about the possible need of another surgery saying that bile refl…

Abdominal Pain !! this is what I am facing since last week. I am worried about pouch ulcer. As pain is constant and even if I eat, its pain. Going to see Dr ( family DR) tomorrow. And then sonography. But till then I will be in delima about abdominal pain. Pain just started last week. ( No new food introduce, no oily or sugary food taken) Still wonder why I have pain. What could be the reason??? I am 9 month post op...MGB. Any Idea? Any one had such constant abdominal pain??

I am 3 months post mini gastric bypass. I have lost 30 lbs. everything was going great until about 3 weeks ago. I was constipated and had terrible cramping for 3days. The pain returned 6 days ago with a vengeance. In order to minimize the pain I am eating Tylenol 3 like candy. I have had an X-ray a ultrasound and aCT-Scan . They eliminated gallbladder issue and stones. I am waiting for my surgeon to review the CT-Scan as it was inconclusive as per doctor at hospital. This morning I have had diaheria and cramps are still unbelievably painful (child birth is less painful). Any thoughts

hello every one my mother had her mini bypass back in 2014 , she has now developed low protein and low albumin levels and the doctor is advising for TPN then revision of the surgery so she can absorb more ,, has any one been going through the same please contact me i need your advise

Hello All, I am trying to choose between the mgb and Roux en y. I was pretty set on the mgb but the doctor who would be performing the roux en y told me bile reflux is common in mgb. The mgb doctor told me it's less than 1%. I'm feeling so confused right now.

Hi everyone, I am booked in for revisional surgery from gastric band to MGB in a months time, however I am feeling a tad nervous about life afterwards with it being a more complicated surgery. Can anyone please tell me how you felt afterwards and if you regret anything?? Thanks in advance guys

Hi there! I'm a new member to these forums, maybe visited a while back.. Here's my story.. I'm 30, and in 2005 I had a lap band. about 3 years later, after ,maximizing inflations, it started working suddenly! I lost 100 lbs, down to 127 lbs, in a few months. I was pretty much throwing up everything I eat, and learned how to manipulate the "system". I'd eat whatever I wanted, then gulped Water, excused myself, threw everything up, returned to the table, and ate some more. Then I got pregnant, and I deflated the band completely. BIG MISTAKE. I gained the 100 lbs again during my pregnancy. Yes, in 9 months, I gained 100 lbs. I'm serious. ok my baby was probably …

Im day 18 out of my surgery date. I was am allowed to have soft foods now, including fish. So I made me a pc of fish for dinner, while still eating I started getting these pains that come n go but finally stopped. Was the fish too much possibly? I hadn't eaten but 6-7 small bites and I've eaten more bites of scrambled eggs so why the fish. It was maybe my stomach was full or perhaps I still ate too fadt, it was stuck maybe?? I don't want it to happen agsin, scared me. Any ideas??

Hi everyone. I had a lap band put in in 2011. I've lost 100 pounds. I've stayed active since then, at the gym pretty much 5-7 days a week, or doing something active every day. I got a bike about 4 months ago and ride steady every day or few days, averaging 50 miles a week. I did my first group bike ride a few weeks ago and did great, finished 35 miles. I did a ride yesterday and my goal was 40. I bottomed out at 33.73 and had to be driven in the rest of the route. The issue I ran into was keeping my body fueled. Not too much problem keeping hydrated, but getting my food in during the ride, well, that seems to be an issue. I rode an hour and a half yesterday and …

Hi I am Mary, 30 years old and I weigh 202lbs my BMI is 34.6, I gained most of my weight during pregnancy. My baby is now 2 years old, and before having another child I need to lose weight. After failed attempts (dieting, weight watchers, workout 5x a week with 3 different personal trainers), I decided to have weight loss surgery - specifically the omega loop/mini gastric bypass. No date scheduled yet, getting all the pre surgery tests done. I have never had any surgery so I don't really know what to expect! Anyone on here had this surgery recently? Any insight would be appreciated, regarding recovery, food intake, pregnancy after surgery, etc..

My Doc thinks my cortisol, stress hormone, is out of whack. He thinks that cortisol and my low iron problems are the reason my weight loss has stopped. I lost 135 initially but have 50 more to go and can't seem to lose it. Anyone else have this problem?

So....I passed out yesterday morning due to low bp. I was alone at home with my 7 year old. after getting consciousnesses after 5 min, I called 911 and I admitted. In blood work, everything was looks good except my Ketones level was high. 3.9. I am scared now. Dr asked me to take more fluid. More More...How much more guys !! almost 3 ltr I am taking. It's been 1 month I am on stall. My weight is stuck at 94kg since 1st June. I don't know HOW to handle all this situation. Its stressing me out. HELP !!!!!!!!!!

Hi, Im new here but had the mgb in 2001. I originally lost about 125 pounds and have gained back alot of weight, mostly over the last 3-4 years. I was hoping to find some others here who have had the surgery a while back. I have a few issues I would like to ask some questions about. My Iron count is at 5 which is dangerously low and I have yet to find an iron supplement that I absorb. I just found the iron patch and will receive it this week. I'm hoping it works and that I don't have to have the iron infusion. I really would like to lose the weight again but have found it extremely difficult to lose anything I still can not eat very much, Im going to try the unj…

Hair loss is well discussed among the RNY people, but I'm curious, okay, hopeful, that maybe it's not quite as much of a given amongst the MGB people. I wondered if the quicker recovery, shorter surgery, etc. made any difference. What has your experience with this been?

Anyone get all their hair back??

So....I have done my MGB on 16th January 2017. I was 125 KG and Lost 28 KG so far. Since last month I am stuck on 95 KG...I am not loosing any more wight. I haven't changed me diet and I am regular on my protein intake, shake and medicines. And I have badly hair loss...almost like I am feeling I will be bald from my forehead area soon. Anyone out there having same problem???? Worried !!!!!!!!!

I thought I was 100 percent set on getting the gastric sleeve as it seemed to e the "least invasive." However, I have been reading up on the mini gastric bypass and I am wondering if that would be better for me. I am 5'5 a little over 300 lbs with a BMI of 51 and wonder if I will be able to get to my goal weight at that size with just the sleeve alone. I have scheduled my surgery or June 14th for the sleeve but now I am wondering if I chose the right surgery. I do not suffer from acide reflux, I don't want it and of course I want the least amount of complications possible. I always dont want to have a second surgery if one doesnt go as planned. Feedback would be appreciat…

It's me again. Neossa. I am 6 month post op MGB. After 3 month of my surgery I had small amount of alcohol and since then...I realized that I can drink decent amount of alcohol after my surgery. Before surgery I was drinking beer like a fish. After surgery I can even drink 2 beer at a time or 2 glass of wine. I am not drinking daily...but once a week. Over the weekend. I wonder my capacity of drinking after MGB. When I google stuff ppl says....they can't drink after surgery or they get high faster. But I don't feel like I am higher or tipsy. I KNOW its not good. and I am still half way to my weight loss journey. I need advise or a conversation f…

Hi, I am about to commit to having the MGB done with Dr Cobourn at the Smart Shape clinic. I am hoping to hear from people who have actually had the MGB done themselves. Do you have any positive or negative feedback? I am so excited to reclaim my life but there have been a few fear mongers on another MGB forums that are making me question the MGB because of its newness and making me feel like going the self pay route is unsafe. However, not one of the negative people on the forum have experienced the MGB first hand, so I would love to hear from someone who has already done it, especially someone with the same doctor.

Hi all, I am getting my MGB surgery on May 16th, and I had a question for you guys who have already done it. Do you actually feel hungry or not? Or is it just that you know your stomach can't handle much food? Like do you actually feel full or what? Do small portions feel satisfying? I'm a little confused about how surgery with change my body. Any comments are appreciated.

I have done my MGB in 16th January 2017. Lost 25 kg so far. Now after 5 month post op I am feeling hungry often. And I have never done any exercise after my surgery. Still I am half way for my weight goal. Anybody out there who is heaving hunger after MGB? I am heaving too much hair loss. How other MGB members doing after surgery. How they deal with hunger and exercise.

Hello All, im seriously contemplating getting an mgb but I may have an early stage of Barrett's. I'll find out on Monday. Has anyone here had an mgb with Barrett's?

Hi I'm due for surgery next week. Doing OK with the pre op diet. Getting very nervous about the surgery. Dr Chris de Bruyne is my surgeon and I've done so much research on him and the surgery. I've been struggling with my weight for 20yrs. 6 years ago I lost 6.5 stone through diet and exercise but struggled to keep it off. I'm now back to my weight prior to 6 yrs ago and worrying that the unhealthy diet I did previously will inhibit my weight loss after surgery. I'm travelling from Ireland and would love to hear anyone's story about traveling to Belgium. Looking forward to getting to know you all! Sent from my SM-G930F using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the process of scheduling myself for Mini Gastric Bypass for May 15th. I have read as much as I could find on the procedure and all the various side effects, but I'm very interested in hearing that information from people who have actually had the surgery, not a research article or summary of the procedure. Do people have trouble with acid reflux, how have you treated it and was it effective? Any ulcers or any other side effects? I'm not morbidly obese, but have been quite heavy my entire life. I'm 50 years old, and have finally decided to do something for myself. However, I'm having second thoughts and would appreciate input from anyone about any unpleasant s…

Having surgery with Dr Jalil Illan on June 19th 2017. [emoji1] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi Guys, Has anyone heard that if you had an MGB that you shouldn't take Biotin?

Hello, I'm hoping anyone can help me. I just had my MGB on Tuesday. As soon as I was allowed liquids I've had runny BM and still am. Did this happen with you and if so how long did it last. My Dr. says it's normal, but right now it sucks. Any insight you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

Has anyone else experienced this? I'm scared to death that I have/am stretching my new pouch. And then for the last few days I'm not really getting the "full" feeling when I'm eating. I am 4 weeks post op and I'm afraid I've really screwed up by drinking too much Water. Help!

I had my MGB in Jan 2017 from a gastric Sleeve. The sleeve didn't help me at all. I was always hungry and though I couldn't eat as much as before the sleeve I never lost weight. Now with the MGB I don't feel hungry like before. I am losing weight! Albeit slowly because I can't exercise much until I have surgery to fix my bum knee. ... Here's my issue: We are all suppose to eat enough Protein. I am having a problem with it. I and can eat rice and bread (but choose not to) with no problem. When I eat dense food, ones with a lot of protein like chicken, or beef, I get this sour feeling in my stomach like I ate a rock and it takes forever for that feeling to fa…

Looking for a good surgeon that does revisions, any suggestions!! I would love to hear about your experience

Hi Everyone I just wanted to give you all a quick update on my progress. I'm 31 days post-op from my VSG to MGB revision. I'm down 23 pounds since surgery & 29 pounds since pre-op diet(3 day plain yogurt &water). I think I'm making excellent progress considering I'm a revision patient. In speaking with dr. Ponce de leon before surgery, he decided that a 300cm bypass would work best for me considering my lifelong battle with Obesity and my previous WLS failure. I'm so glad that he did a longer bypass! After years of struggle, I feel like I'm finally going to reach my goal weight. I also started back working out last week. I would like to do it first thing…

Hi everybody!! I'm new here, and I have a mini-gastric bypass scheduled for Nov. 24th (Thanksgiving day!) and I would love to hear from some people who've had the procedure. I was originally going for a sleeve, but they recommended that I NOT get a sleeve due to some acid reflux problems that I have, so they suggested this instead, and to be honest it's got me worried. I don't know nearly as much about it, simply because I haven't had as much time to research. Nearly everything I've read has been positive, but I have seen a few things regarding the possibility of stomach cancer down the line... (definitely worrisome) as well as the possibility of worsening reflux, e…

Hello everyone, Please read my story , I do have questions and I hope someone will be able to help me finding the answers. I am a 35 yr old female. Always struggled with weight. Current weight 97, for my height I should be 55-65 kgs (current BMI 37). In 2005 I was diagnosed with PCOS and also type 2 diabetes. Was on metformin tablets until 2011 , when I had my first child. Post birth I was on insulin at night times and then in Jan 2014, I had the gastric band as I was trying for second baby and also wasn’t having much luck with weight loss. I went down to 77 kilos and at 79 kilos (my sugar was under co…

My surgery is 4 March and I am having some serious anxiety...I am also terrified of IVs. Hoping they can give me something before the IV.....but oh my god this anxiety about the surgery and Mexico.....I don't know which or if it both.....hope I don't back out...

Has anyone used Dr Helmuth Billy for the MGB? Who was your surgeon? How are you doing on your journey? Any complications? How Far Along Are you?

I'm being told that the mini RNY and the mini Gastric Bypass are the same, but when I read, it says something different...Can anyone enlighten me? "Roux-en-Y laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery, on the other hand, is much more complicated. Unlike mini gastric bypass, with RNY the small intestine is cut and two connections are made instead of one. In addition, the pouch created during the mini gastric bypass is larger ...Dec 31, 2016"

I'm so glad I found a forum dedicated to MGB. I kept posting my questions at the RNY forum and no one seemed to be able to really answer all of my question.. Well here we go:- 1- I was wondering if after getting the MGB are will still able to digest and absorb Vitamin pills (and not capsules) like prenatal Vitamins for example? Sorry for TMI but before my surgery and when I used to take my prenatal my urine would change to bright yellow. It just didn't happen this time!! I'm only taking the prenatal a to help prepare my body for pregnancy.. I take it along with Bariatric vitamins. 2- I came across a Bariatric once a day capsule under the brand name ProCare Health . W…

Planning to do this. Had sleeve in Nov 2012. Have gained some weight back. Never met goal. Went from 222 to 162. Goal was 145. What is your experience with recovery time? I am planning to go to Mexico. Planning to use A Lighter Me...Dr. Ortiz.

Who has had the MGB the longest? Any complications?

Hi I had my gastric sleeve surgery a month ago today and I am experiencing some soreness just recently. It feels almost like a pulling or stretching sensation. I have been on my feet a lot the last few days could this be why?

This surgery has a few different names: MGB (mini gastric bypass), OAGB (one anastomosis gastric bypass) and the Omega Loop. I thought it might be useful to write down the names of the surgeons that do this operation both in the USA and abroad. A comprehensive list in one place will make my life much easier. Please, feel free to comment if you know of other doctors, and I will add it to this list, ok? USA Dr. David Hargroder Mexico dr. sergio verboonen dr. Ponce de leon dr. Jesus Lopez Dr. Juan Francisco Zavalza Dr. Rodriguez $7,900 Dr. Ramos Kelly $8,500 INDIA Dr. Kular http://www.kularhospital.com/Home Dr. Mohit Bandarhi - robotically i think …

Hi, Can anyone tell me if they are having issues with stomach pain on a regular basis? I am 6 months post surgery and have lost 100% of my excess weight and eating healthy foods and generally feeling fantastic. This is starting to frustrate me Thanks

Hi I had my three months blood work and my cholesterol (Ld l) is 244. I was shocked and am very concerned. I see my family doctor tomorrow and the dietician next week. My blood work had 6 abnormalities. Anyone experience anything like this ? SW 109 kilograms CW 87 kilograms GW 70 kilograms Sent from my SM-P550 using the BariatricPal App

Long time reader. First time poster. I am scheduled for a mini, but I had a really funny/silly question. The mini, they made a new small stomach, keeping the old one... does the older original stomach get hungry at all? I know, it's weird but I have to ask. Thanks, Adrianna. Sent from my SM-G925T using the BariatricPal App

I have a friend that had regular gastric bypass 6 years ago. She's lost over 100 pounds and looks great. Naturally, when it was decided that I would do the mini bypass, I confided in her. I asked a lot of questions and was honestly shocked by her answers. She eats pretty much whatever she wants. She said bread doesn't always go down so good, but she can eat a big plate of spaghetti. We met for supper, ordered the same steak, and she actually hate more than I did. We had a couple of drinks... I had 2 small glasses of wine.. she had huge (like circumference of a baseball bat) glasses of beer (3 of them)... followed by a couple of mixed drinks... I don't unders…

https://www.advisory.com/research/market-innovation-center/the-growth-channel/2016/01/obesity-week-four-trends-on-bariatric-program-growth Hello Everyone, I'm new to the Forum. I'm researching getting the Mini-bypass procedure done. I found this article very interesting, so I wanted to share it. I hope the link works. "The Omega loop, also known as single-anastomosis or “mini” gastric bypass, is becoming increasingly popular. Benefits of the procedure include shorter procedure times (over 40 minutes shorter than bypass) and better weight loss (72.9% excess weight loss vs. 60.1%) than traditional bypass. It’s too soon to say if the omega loop will fully displace tr…

UGH!! I'm so excited.. wishing i could leave right now! I can hardly focus on work.. I just want to go! I planned it so that I will fly in and head to the hospital for surgery the same day.. this waiting game is going to drive me nuts! Let's do this!! Surgery day!!!! yeah!!! Almost here!

I am wanting to have the Mini Gastric Bypass. The problem is pain control. Through my research I see most surgeons in Mexico only prescribe Toradol AKA Supradol. This medication is classified as a NSAID. I have allergies to NSAIDs and develop Steven Johnsons Syndrome; imagine your oral mucus membranes and your "lady parts" turning into big ulcerations. This is EXTREMELY painful. Fortunately, this does not happen with Toradol but because of my decreased kidney function I have been advised by my urologist to only take Toradol for kidney stones and only if absolutely necessary. I have reached out to Bariatric Pal and other Medical Tourism planners and cannot get them to res…

I went to see my dietician today and I am now on regular solid foods. Which seems pretty intimidating and so I will try different foods in small inclements. Possibly a new food incorporated into my new lifestyle once a week. Any suggestions or pointers ? Sent from my SM-P550 using the BariatricPal App