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Less invasive and long term results are just as good .

I drink unsweet tea or use Monk Fruit but I had a huge donut this morning and no issues with that . It’s all very strange how some things effect us and others don’t.

I get the hyperglycemia symptoms, sweeting, shaking, seeing spots when I eat Too much sugar . This is a much different feeling.

No, not diet .

I’ve had dumping lots of times from eating too many sweets or even sweets on an empty stomach but the symptoms from that are completely different froM this. This is a head to toe miserable body ache . I imagine It’s what poison would feel like if it was moving through my blood stream but it only lasts about 20 mins.

I’m 7 years post op but occasionally when I drink something sweet I get An all over sickness after just a couple of sips . It’s hard to describe except for complete misery . It lasts about 20 mins and then I’m fine . Other days I drink a bottle of wine and no issues at all . Anyone else have this or know why it happens only sometimes ?

Yes that’s my normal. I’m 7 years out and deal with that daily .

I had surgery in Mexico so I was able to buy whatever I wanted. As far as meals are concerned, I eat whatever I want but too much sugar or too much fat has consequences. Milk is an absolute no for me.

I was banded for over 6 years, I lost all the weight but I was miserable and always stuck and in pain. The reflux was terrible. I had it removed and was supposed to revise to sleeve but I feel like my surgeon went very conservative because I weighed around 165-170 when I had surgery. 2 years after that and an additional 20lbs later, I revised to MGB and that was in April of 2015. The MGB was a huge difference for me from the band. I do still occasionally have foods get stuck or come back up but not often. The biggest issue with MGB for me is everything I eat goes through pretty quickly and as I'm sure you've read the stories, BMs can be a horrid experience. I was afraid to leave the house the first year but now it's a lot more routine (though I still have emergencies from time to time). I use IF and I work out 6 days a week to keep the weight off and I've had no problem staying within 10lbs of my goal .

That’s insane ! I’ve maintained my weight loss for years. I eat anything and everything I want . I eat in moderation, I practice IF and I work out and I refuse to ever give up any foods I love . Your dietician is crazy !

I had surgery late Thursday evening, flew home on Saturday and went back to work Tuesday. No issues, a little tired but it was very manageable.

I'm 5 years post op. I flux between 155-160 and I'm pretty happy there. I would prefer 150-155 flux but I eat whatever I want. I also practice IF and run 4-5 days a week to keep the weight off.

Yep, this is my life too. I'm five years out. Thankfully it's a little more routine than in the beginning. I'm a member of a pretty big MGB FB group and this is just a common side effect for many of us.

I hate it. There are times I have to leave work and race home (7 miles) to keep from using the restroom at work and I never leave home without poopouri but I remind myself this is part of the journey and it means my surgery is still working as it should.

I’m 13 years out and I weigh 3x daily . I have a danger zone number, if I hit it I take action fast .

Literally asking for a friend. What are your thoughts on MGB for a lower BMI patient, like someone with max 40-50 lbs to lose?

Seems like some of those sleeved in the US have more regain than those in Mexico ? What are your thoughts?

Also, anyone sleeved by Dr. Rodriguez in Juarez who has had long term success ?

They are very different surgeries. The short answer is yes, I've had success. The side effects of the MGB are horrible at times but I've learned to live with it. I'm 5 years post op ( I think) . I've lost 32 lbs with the MGB but I keep it off by doing IF 6 days a week and running 3 miles 4-5 x per week. No regrets.

My doc did something extra to prevent bile reflux, it’s standard now with some surgeons .

I went to Dr. Rodriguez, in Juarez. He operates out of a real hospital, very clean, very professional . I had no issues, but no, I didn’t have any follow up with them after I returned home .

There is a risk of bile reflux which can actually be worse. There is a MBG group on fb that has a lot of posts about this .

There is a step that they can take during surgery to decrease the chances of it happening but you would need to make sure your surgeon is familiar with how to do that.

I had MGB almost 3 years ago, I was A successful lapband patient and an unsuccessful sleeve patient . Mgb has been very different than either of the prior surgeries. Went to Dr. Rodriguez in juarez, great doc, clean hospital, no issues . I was low BMI but lost what I wanted and have kept it off. Only issue is the absolute horrid bowel movements but thankfully they are more routine now.

Yes the progression is the same, I think I did 2 weeks liquids, 2 weeks mushy and 2 weeks soft. I can eat anything/everything and I’ve never had much restriction, most of my weight loss/maintenance comes from the malabsorption now. Also too much sugar/dairy makes me sick . Check out the fb group MGB, lots of great info there !

Hi. I know this is an old post but I am a current VSGER considering being revised to a MGB. I'm 5"6 and 220 lbs and I've just been wondering if I would be considered large enough for the MGB. My BMI is 35. I've heard of some Mrs not approving the MGB because patient wasn't overweight enough. I will also be going to Tijuana mexico btw. Thanks for any input.

I'm 5'4 and was 189 day of revision.

I'm still doing great ! I haven't made it to my goal (150) but I'm a size 8 pants and medium shirts at 158-159 lbs and I run 3-5x per week and I feel prob healthier than I've ever been . I did get low on Iron last summer so I've had to add in iron pills but other than that things are good !

Dr. Rodriguez is wonderful and operates in a full service hospital which you stay at the whole time.