Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum

Hi I had my mini gastric bypass on October 10th and I still cannot stand for anything to be around my stomach. If I wear a skirt by the end of the day my stomach is sore. I had 35 staples and had emergency surgery four days after the mini gastric surgery due to a bleeding ulcer. Anyone having the same problem with soreness ? Sent from my SM-P550 using the BariatricPal App

Ok so those are my pictures before and after... They're almost 5 months apart. Had my MGB April 30th and the other picture taken September 29th.. I'm happy with where I reached. Being able to wear nice clothes and still look good in them... I just hope I can maintain my weight and not lose more than few kilos Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yesterday I was admitted for my mini gastric bypass and after waiting all night and day (the hospital admits the night before) I was told my surgery needed to be rescheduled because of a patient needing emergency surgery. My first response I was disappointed but then I hoped that the person who needed the surgery survived. My surgeon immediately rescheduled me for Monday October 10 (I am admitted Sunday night). I learned so much on what to expect at the hospital from my 24 hour admission. I packed to many nightgowns,they provided all toiletries , bring a book because I could not sleep and have a bag fill of patience. October 4 is only a couple of days away and I am much m…

I would like to hear from those who got pregnant or trying for pregnancy after Mini Gastric Bypass. It seems I can't find someone to talk to regarding this.. I need to know more about the medical care before during and after pregnancy. How far after MGB did you get pregnant? Have you had any fertility issues after MGB? It seems since I lost a lot of fat my estrogen levels went down and I'm having a thin lining now. I don't know if this is an issue that will resolve on its own by time since I'm only 5 months post-op Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello! I had the band about 7 years ago and the sleeve in Tijuana about 3 years ago. I have been a very slow loser with the sleeve and can't seem to get rid of these last 30-40 pounds. I'm considering having the Mini Gastric Bypass later this year. I can't find a bunch of information anywhere else, so I thought some of you may be willing to share your experiences and your weight loss. I am willing to consider Juarez or Tijuana. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thank you in advance!

I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has had the MGB and tried to go raw vegan diet. I had my MGB in 10/02. I lost about 100 pounds, without complications and maintained that weight for several years (267/167). I then cut out drinking gatorade and some butterscotch candies I loved and lost another 20 pounds. I took the usual supplements, i.e. Vitamins, Iron, zinc, Vitamin D, Calcium, fish oil and was stable for years. This in May of 2016 I discovered I had breast cancer, had a lumpectomy, but declined conventional therapies of chemo., radiation, and Tamoxifin. I decided to go to a completely raw vegan diet instead. I had transitioned to this by 6/16 and …

HI, I am considering an MGB. What is the prep diet? please share your pre-op preparation journeys with me.

I am a loyal bariatric pal reader/writer, but there just aren't enough MGB patients on here for me to find enough information. Does anyone else have any other favorite forums for MGB? I am interested having my operation in India or Mexico, maybe even Italy. There is even a doctor in India (i think) that is doing robotic MGBs. I'm off to google now. Thanks in advance,

Ok so I went in for my first post-op blood work up.. The tests are done for free where I live. So I went to the GP with the doctors list of tests needed post-op which includes Iron levels. The GP said she will do a CBC first and only in case my HB was low then she will do an iron level test(to cut cost). However she did ordered for all Vitamin levels test in the doctors list. My Hb levels came back @12.4 so she said there is no need to test for iron levels. I have not been taking an iron supplement and my Multivitamins does not include iron. Does this mean that I'm still absorbing iron well from my food?! Do I really need an iron level test?! Sent from my iPhone using…

I had MGB surgery July 28 with DR. Illan with BariaticPal TeamMX. I was so well cared for in my stay at the hospital. My first day out of the hospital was so fun with our host Juanito Poloma. We went to eat (broth) and walked around and shopped. I would not hesitate to do it again.

I'm 11 weeks post op and only 2 kgs away from my goal weight at which I will be at a healthy BMI. I currently have no problem with eating and drinking. I get enough Protein from meat everyday so no Protein shakes for me (nasty stuff plus caused me to be nauseous and with tachycardia) I average around 1200-900 calories per day yet my weight loss hasn't slowed down or stopped.. How can I stop it now?! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh and since I'm posting this question in the Mini-Gastric bypass section it means I had a MGB Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The day has finally come to start my new healthier life. I'm having mini bypass with Dr Mario Camelo Ramos around noon. Wish me luck guys. : )

With MGB doctors usually bypass 5"-9" of the intestines. And I was just wondering what will happen if the doctor fixes a much shorter loop like 0.5"-1"??? The reason I'm asking is because I had a MGB at a BMI of only 33.. I had it done only after my doctor convinced me that it's a better option for me than VSG and I trusted him. Now I'm losing weight so fast that at 8 weeks out I'm only 5kgs away from my goal weight. I've consulted another doctor who surprisingly advised a revision to normal RNY!!!! I know a reversal of MGB (getting my stomach back) is an option but I had major bleeding complications following my MGB surgery and I'm thinking maybe just a revision to a sho…

Hello Dear Lap Band Talk Members, As usual i have gone through my favorite resource as you see in my signature link... It's updated with the section Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery, Have you heard about this before if not go through it as it of any help. I think it's a new surgery that has been accepted for use in the United States. What do you think guys...

I've scheduled my sleeve to MGB revision for next month and am trying to gather as much info concerning post op nutrition and the stages as I can, but notice that there is not quite as much info about MGB out there. Is the closest reference the standard bypass? I know my doctor and nutritionist will give me tons of info, but I can't help it and overly research as I wait for my surgery date. I just want to make sure I have everything I need at my house before I leave for surgery. Thanks for any info you can provide

Im lost and I'm not sure now if the MGB is a reversible procedure or not!! My surgeon specifically said he favors it over VSG because of the option of reversibility.. He made the reversing sound so easy that he said it's even done whenever the patient wants to.. On the other hand side, another Bariatric surgeon said to forget about the reversibility of MGB. It's a non reversible procedure.. The risks are high and if the patient develops severe side effects from the MGB then we can only shift them to conventional bypass (RNY). Nothing else can be done I feel lost.. And I sure am worried.. My surgeon never told me about the risk of cancer following MGB.. Sent from …

Hi there, new member here from Germany. I recently had Omega Loop surgery because my Lapband had to be removed in February. I'm only a few days post surgery so far.

Yesterday I drank some Protein shake and my stomach was just fine with it. Today I drank the same Protein Shake and a few minutes after drinking it I felt nauseated. It's getting better now after drinking some other Fluid half an hour later but I'm not entirely feeling good right now. I wonder if this was early dumping though I'm not sure why yesterday it was fine and today it wasn't. I already had this experience two days ago. Both times the same food and in the morning it wasn't ok, in the evening I tried again and I felt perfectly fine. Anyone else has this problem?

Hi! Sorry about my writing/grammar, English is not my first language. I had a sleeve gastrectomy done on April 25 2015. Things went wrong after surgery, I couldn't drink enough fluids, I couldn't´t sleep and I regurgitated every and all the night. I ended up in the ER on may 10, and on may 13 my bariatric surgeon did a Mini Gastric Bypass. I´m a few days post-op but I feel much better, I can tolerate Clear liquids and my progress is steady an headed to recovery. Well, I just wanted to introduce myself to the group, I have been studying a lot about the MGB, I´m an M.D. so I think it helps. I have a couple questions for the experts: 1.-Sleeve gastrectomy + MGB = bet…

At 1 month post-op my doctor says I am ready to eat anything. However, I feel I used to eat better last week compared to this week. Both quality and quantity wise. Since yesterday I feel meat doesn't go down well and causes me cramping. So I decided to stop. But I wonder what everyone else is eating 1 month out of mini gastric bypass? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did anyone notice their skin going extremely dry after MGB? I know this isn't related to Water intake because I have gone through times when my water intake was much worse than what it is now.. I did develop a kidney stone but never got skin that is as dry as it is now. Is this related to MGB and absorption? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi all, I had my wls in April 2014 after suffering from a miscarriage. I never weighed 260 lbs and when I reached it it drove me mad. I couldnt walk without suffering from a severe foot ache, I couldnt breathe, i was too heavy and tired all the time and The worst part was the fact that my weight affected my pregnancy and was a barrier to have another. My cousin recommended a great surgen and I went and met him. After 15 mins, the doc agreed with going for the surgery and told me it was the best choice for me bacause it will teach me how to eat healthy and how to stay healthy. My goal honestly was. Baby. Nothing else. I could not think about anything else regardless of a…

I'm planning to have WLS and am leaning towards a Mini Gastric Bypass. For those who have compared the RNY and the Mini Gastric Bypass, which one did you choose? Why? Are you glad you made the decision you did, or do you ever wish you'd chosen to have the other procedure? Why? If you've had a Mini Gastric Bypass, I'd love to hear about your experience and your results. Thanks so much!

For those of you that have had a sleeve and mini bypass. How would you compare the recovery of each? I know experiences will be different, but was the mini bypass easier, harder or the same than the sleeve?

When I got the sleeve in 2011 I'd never heard of it until I came to this forum. It seemed like a miracle thing that was so much safer and better than the gastric bypass. But as I've mentioned in other posts, my sleeve is stretched, I've regained weight, and I have awful acid reflux. So now the doctor I've chosen is recommending the mini bypass and it sounds great but I'm worried that it's going to be like the sleeve, great at first but problems down the road. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of long term information out there about it. I'm all for this safer, easier version of the gastric bypass but I wish there were more people on here who've had it done. I'm ju…

Hi everyone I'm new to these forums and about to start a six week (minus 3 days) pre-op Optifast diet on 1st February, my op is booked in for 11th March. My surgeon has allowed the late start so I could go to my friends birthday lunch on 31st January. The Dietician has said I can have 4 optifast products and 2 cups non starchy vegetables daily and at least 2 litres Water, hoping I don't have too many problems. I have been hanging around these forums for a while but only registered a few days ago. Good luck to all my fellow MGBypassers who are either starting out on their journey like me or have been steadily progressing towards or reaching their goal. Marie

I'm considering a sleeve to mini bypass revision (pouch has stretched and may do this over resleeve) Trying to decide. What "negative" side affects are you experiencing? I dont have any gasto issues, reflux etc...

I am almost 3 years out from my sleeve surgery and down 130 lbs. My starting weight was 405 lbs. I consider my VSG to be a success, however, I have been gaining and losing the same 5-10 lbs for about a year. I am considering going back across the border to Mx for a revision. I would love to know what VSG to MGB patients have experienced. Especially if you chose Medical Tourism. Also - with the revision, how do they alter an already altered stomach?

I'm having surgery in a couple of weeks and just interested to hear other peoples experience with energy levels during the honeymoon phase where weight drops off you. Do you feel exhausted, or we're you ok as long as you reached your protein quota? Not sure what to expect really. Any thoughts??

hi all Sorry to be asking this question but I spend upwards of 10 hours a day with very limited access to a toilet. And I am wondering if this is going to be a problem for me. How often do you go to the bathroom after the Mini Gastric Bypass? And is it an inconvenience? Do you have to go the moment you eat? Thank you, and sorry

So I have made it through surgery and the first week of post-op. It hasn't been all sunshine but the worst of it is over. I go into a little more detail on my blog The MGB and Me. Thanks everyone for the well wishes and I look forward to hearing and sharing as I go along the path to my new life.

I am 9 months out and I'm very tired, my hemoglobin has dropped from 13.8 to 11.2 My Iron is at 40. I am on bariatric advantage vitamins with iron. Been thinking about taking Geritol liquid as well. Any thoughts?

We decided to help our daughter have surgery so I can't tell you how many hours I spent doing research before we picked MGB with Dr David Hargroder in Joplin. Her surgery was Feb 2009. She lost 143 pounds in 15 months and then the tornado hit Joplin. She was a crisis counselor at the time. Last year she moved and took another job and she has started losing weight again Last year I started having a lot of health issues so again I started doing research and again I decided Dr H was the best and I had my surgery Nov 2014 I am down 50 pounds and my health issues are gone and I feel 100% better. I wish I had done it years ago. My sleep apnea, diabeties, high cholestrol, proble…

I am 1 month out of surgery with 27lb weight loss. The first 2 weeks I lost about 20 lbs, and the next 2 weeks just about 7lbs. We MGBers should start posting our weight loss weekly on this site? It will be interesting to know how everyone else is doing.

Currently I m taking Twinlab Bariatrics, B complex and Biotin. All of them are chewable. I was wondering what are you taking. Do I need calcium and extra iron? I m a 42 years old male, I m excercising 40mns. a day.

Im post-op 5 months and seem to be having issues with acne on my face and back. Haven't had acne issues since I was a teen. Ive been using an exfoliating cleanser but not really seeing any improvement. Anyone else having this issue?

So here I sit trying to relax and get some rest. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve night. I haven't sleep worth a crap since Sunday. I am so ready to get this journey started. Tomorrow at 10:00 CDT I should be unbanded and converted to MGB and in my room.

Hi!! As I posted before on April 25 I had a failed gastric sleeve that had to be converted in a MGB on May 13. Well, my question is: How much can you eat? Because it seems I can eat a lot of food for a WLS patient. If I eat slowly 30-45mns I can ingest maybe 12-14 ounces of healthy food, but when I compare it to my gastric sleeve I could only eat 3-4 ounces. I´m still losing weight, 2 to 3 pounds per week, but I eat very healthy and exercise daily. Certain food like baby carrots don´t seem to go down easily, 3 or 4 of them and I have to stop eating. I have not tried beef yet.

Please post here if you went to Mexico, India or another country to have your MGB or OAGB. Please post 1. your doctor, 2. his experience (number of MGB / OAGBs performed), and 3. cost of your surgery. I want this surgery but my insurance will not pay and I cannot afford the $17-$20,000 cost at this point in time. Please know I have done my homework and even been to Mexico looking at surgeries and meeting surgeons (for a different operation I never actually got). I have been on Mexican surgery boards for over 5 years. So please, do not start on 'danger danger' advice, ok? I honestly have heard it all. Thanks a bunch! If you feel so inclined, you can post…

Welcome to the Mini Gastric Bypass (Omega Loop) Surgery Forum! This is the place for you if you have the mini gastric bypass, if you're thinking about getting it, or if you just want to learn a little bit about it. Come talk about: The mini gastric bypass diet. Risks and complications. Amount of weight you can expect to lose. The procedure. Nutritional deficiencies. The mini gastric bypass surgery has been around for a while, but it’s been getting more attention recently. The procedure and amount of weight people lose are similar to the roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery procedure, but the omega loop procedure is quicker. You may be a little less likely to have complicat…

I've been researching resleeving as my sleeve has never worked for me at all. A surgeon who comes very highly recommended believes MGB is a better option than resleeving. I had NEVER even considered such a thing though I figure it doesn't hurt to do a little research. The thing is I weight right around 175 lbs, I'm very happy around 150 lbs, it this surgery too invasive for a lower BMI patient?

We received the following request recently..... "It would be nice to be able to select that as a surgery type in my profile and to upload progress pictures to MGB albums like you have setup for other procedures." This is now functional on our site. We appreciate all member feedback!

Well, it's official, I'm scheduled for my revision from sleeve to MGB on 4/23 and I'm also officially scared to death !! I really hope I'm doing the right thing.

I had my MGB done 15 years ago by Dr Rutledge... Anyone here who had the same procedure done?

I see several people talking about taking vitamins both before and after so I wanted to pass along what my doctor suggest taking after surgery. Here is a link to the vitamins Link. They have both a chewable and a tablet.

This is the place to post research / articles / papers and all things "do your homework" on the MGB / OAGB. Post it here! 1. Excellent paper listing advantages and disadvantages. "Single-anastomosis gastric bypass: better, faster and safer?" http://sjs.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/12/10/1457496914564106.full.pdf+html 2. Paper by Spanish doctors, in English. "One anastomosis gastric bypass: a simple, safe and efficient surgical procedure for treating morbid obesity" http://www.nutricionhospitalaria.com/pdf/3512.pdf More: borrowed from another posting. http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/24913595 http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/23011462 http://www.ncbi.nlm..…

I don't drink a lot but do enjoy the occasional margarita every few months, how long after surgery and how does it effect you now ?

I am scheduled for my MGB on June 17th. One of the requirements my doctor has is I have to contact 10 people and get a brief description of their experience. Would anyone be willing to give me a brief story of your journey so far with MGB. It doesn't have to be in great detail just a short paragraph or two of when you started and how the surgery went and where you are today. I would greatly appreciate it.

I am 3 weeks post op. I had a minni bypass due to my sleeve failing. I can drink ALOT of liquid without any issues at all. I am on the purae stage at the moment and today i was able to eat ALOT of a veggie bake:(. I have also been REALLY hungry today. I am really worried that the surgery has not worked/wasn't done properly. I know that this surgery is only a tool however its a tool that i need to work. What is everyone else's restriction like? Do you get hungry? i am going to go back onto shakes tomorrow as clearly i cannot be trusted with food at the moment:(

The Washington State WLS Support Group is now holding meetings on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. Next meetings: Sundays March 1st and 15th at 3PM The Den Coffeehouse & Cafe 10415 Beardslee Blvd., Bothell, WA 98011 425-892-8954 These are newly forming meetings and are general support but will be opening to more social and fitness activities as the weather returns. These meetings are great for people who had surgery out of state or country and who are looking for more face-to-face support. All levels and surgeries welcome. Spread the word to people that may be interested in attending. Hosts: Kay Feather & Michelle Lotus, kayfeather304@gmail.com, mountingwi…