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Please watch the videos for a great explanation of this fascinating procedure. This particular tool is cleared by the FDA for other purposes, but it is undergoing testing here in the USA for weight loss. If you live near a testing center, you may qualify to undergo this procedure at no cost. There is a doctor here in the USA who has done many of these procedures. At this time there are no long term negative effects we can present, as the procedure is newer.
Pros:
Outpatient procedure
Inscisionless, no surgical scars or wounds (no infection)
Healing is fast - back to work next day, sounds like.
Fast procedure
Permanent procedure
Secret surgery
Cons:
We don't know long term negative effects
What could they be?
Permanent procedure
Only for people who want to lose 25-60 pounds.
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USGI Medical Receives FDA Approval to Launch Head-to-Head Pivotal Study to Determine Safety, Effectiveness of Incisionless, Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedure By Marketwired - Medical and Healthcare Wednesday, 09 October 2013 09:27
The company plans to enroll approximately 350 subjects at up to nine centers across the U.S.
"Although published data show significantly superior weight loss results from bariatric surgery than from diet and exercise alone, a major open or laparoscopic operation still poses risks and longer recovery times, and surgery is not right for every patient," said Thomas E. Lavin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, founder of The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana and an investigator in the study, known as the ESSENTIAL™ Trial. "Surgery for weight loss has been studied with positive results, but this will be one of the first major trials to prospectively compare the effectiveness of an endoscopic procedure against a sham procedure plus diet and exercise. Based on preliminary studies conducted in Europe, we believe that this new approach may help patients feel full sooner during meals, improving satiety and reducing hunger cravings so they can control their portions, consume fewer calories and lose weight."
Physicians participating in the study will use USGI Medical's g-Cath EZ™ Suture Anchor Delivery Catheter to place tissue anchors across folds of tissue in strategically-located parts of the stomach to reduce its size and ability to stretch to accommodate a meal. The g-Cath, which is used extensively for general, non-obesity indications, is the first endoscopic suturing technology proven to create a durable, healed fold in the stomach.
The incisionless outpatient procedure has been performed on over 2,000 patients, mostly in Europe, where it is known as "POSE." The procedure is performed entirely through the mouth without any incisions through the abdomen. Many patients have returned to work without any bandages or signs of surgery within two to three days.
"If the data are positive and consistent with smaller trials, it could mean that tens of thousands of patients may have an incredibly compelling option to consider if they've struggled to lose weight with diet and exercise, but aren't prepared to accept the risk of traditional bariatric surgery," Dr. Lavin added.
"The start of the ESSENTIAL Trial represents a significant milestone for USGI Medical and endoscopic approaches to weight loss," said John Cox, Chief Operating Officer of USGI Medical. "Our efforts to support this study underscore our excitement about the potential of our technology and our commitment to patient safety and outcomes. We look forward to working with many of the country's leading bariatric surgeons and advanced endoscopists, both at top academic medical institutions and well-respected private centers, to enroll patients in this study. Based on our experience to date, we believe our new incisionless approach to treating obesity may offer promise to patients who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise."
Results of European Studies of POSE Recently Announced
Physicians from Spain reported results of two studies showing the positive outcomes and physiological effects of the POSE procedure at the 18th World Congress of International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) in Istanbul this past August.
Román Turró, M.D., reported results of his team's POSE experience at the GI Endoscopy Department at the Centro Medico Teknon, Barcelona. Prospective, institutional ethics-approved data collection began in February 2011 and included results from 137 consecutive procedures performed through July 2013. The first 22 patients who had been followed for 12 months post-procedure at the time of the presentation achieved average excess weight loss of 62% and total body weight loss of 19%.
Importantly, initial safety data were favorable for POSE as well. Of the 137 patients, none were hospitalized with a surgical intervention after undergoing POSE. One patient developed an infection that was treated with antibiotics and two patients suffered intra-gastric bleeding, which was treated endoscopically. The average age of patients included in the safety analysis was 42.8 years and the average body mass index (BMI) was 36.9 at the time of the procedure. Females accounted for 74% of the patients.
Endoscopies on a subset of these patients also confirmed that the suture anchors remained in place in the stomach 12 months after the procedure.
Separately at IFSO, Silvia Delgado-Aros, MSc, MD, PhD, a member of the Neuro-Enteric Translational Science (NETS) Research Group at the Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques in Barcelona, presented physiologic findings showing that POSE led to weight loss, a sustained reduction in caloric intake, normalization of blood sugar levels and improved feelings of fullness and satiety triggered by an improved gut peptide response to food. In this controlled study, patients followed for 15 months reported mean excess weight loss of 63.7%.
For additional details about the ESSENTIAL Trial™, please visit ClinicalTrials.gov.
CAUTION: Investigational Device. Limited by United States law to investigational use. The safety and effectiveness of the g-Cath for weight loss has not been established.
About Obesity
On June 18, 2013, the American Medical Association adopted policy that recognizes obesity as a disease requiring a range of medical interventions to advance obesity treatment and prevention. The American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 78.4 million Americans age 20 and over are obese (with a BMI of 30.0 kg/m2 and higher). If current trends in the growth of obesity continue, total healthcare costs attributable to obesity could reach $861 to $957 billion by 2030, which would account for 16% to 18% of U.S. health expenditures, the AHA predicts.
About USGI Medical
USGI Medical is committed to the development of technologies to enable Incisionless Surgery -- the treatment of diseases through the natural passageways of the body. USGI's Incisionless Operating Platform™ provides surgeons the operating platform and specialized tools they need to perform surgery through a patient's mouth or other natural orifices, reducing the need for external incisions into the abdomen. Importantly, USGI has demonstrated the capability to reliably and durably suture GI tract tissue without an incision. Operating through the body's natural orifices offers promise for less pain, shorter hospital stays, reduced risk of wound infection and no external scars -- and is rapidly becoming an option sought after by patients and healthcare providers. USGI offers surgeons and gastroenterologists the tools they need to offer millions of potential patients a less invasive surgical option. www.usgimedical.com
Read more http://www.marketwired.com/mw/release.do?id=1839575&sourceType=3

Hi, Its now 3 weeks since the operation, I am down from 105Kg to ~98Kg, not doing any exercise yet except 45 minutes a day walking to the train station and back. Feeling good, no issues at all except maybe a little tired. No wound pain or anything really, very good fast recovery. Let me know if anyone has any specific questions, I am really keen to see if I can get below 90Kg by Xmas....

Hi, sorry for the delay, just been busy with a new job....
Had Surgery 4PM Monday 29 June Norwest Private Hospital Sydney (Dr Roy and Tony Brancatisano)
Finished surgery about 3 hrs later.
Stayed in Hospital Mon-Wed Night, discharged 6pm Thursday.
After day 1 was able to walk around the ward, had fluids via a drip and self maintained pain control Tuesday - Wednesday am, very little pain, was very happy with the recovery.
Was able to have clear fluids on Thursday, once home has liquid Protein shakes for a few days, then soft mushy food.
After two weeks weight has dropped from 105Kg to 98Kg. It's too early to confirm 100%, but it does seem like my appetite has finally diminished. When I had the Omega Loop they re-shape my sleeve, and the Doc said it had not enlarged much at all, but re-shaped it a tad anyhow.
Wounds were minimal, Doc used the old scars from prior band and Sleeve, and they healed 100% within 10 days, bandages came off by themselves after 5-7 days.
This afternoon I see the doctor for the first two weekly check up.
I'll try and update more regularly

You are not alone in researching and then waiting and now wondering if you can wait any longer for what you want. I have been waiting for the gastric plication type surgery to be endolumenal. Well now POSE is out there but I can't afford it in the US.. I have been searching for a surgeon in Mexico who does the procedure with no luck so far. Do I go to Spain or some other European nation, wait longer to get it in Mexico or go for the laproscopic plication? Though we are looking at different surgeries we share the same frustration and I am sure there are others who will tell us they share it too. Interesting post and thank you for starting this thread.Now I will go and research MGB some more.

HI, I have had the gastric Band, Sleeve and now the Omega Loop is scheduled for June 29 2015. I was 165KG, got down as low as about 90 and currently about 104. Hopefully after the Omega Loop I can settle at around 88-90Kg, if so I will be very happy indeed.

I am also looking to go to MGB from sleeve ( VSG 11-15-11) seeking the mal-absorption component which is key to long term weight loss and maintanence, I have found. I have read that most of the restrictive surgeries, fail over time as the body adjusts to the lowered calorie intake and stalls, with malabsorption component, it seems to allow the continued additional help". Happy to have found this forum!

I revised from sleeve to MGB 3 months ago, so far so good, 30 lbs down (15 lbs from goal) and doing great !!

Thanks for posting this Alex. I always appreciate your posting new technologies and their reviews. I am so very interested in non-cutting methods for weight loss.

Good for you for all the great changes you are making.
I echo the thought of some of the others... don't pursue too hard. Never seems to work.
And, as much as you think these are relationships, and they are of a sort, but face to face is real. Might I suggest you try www.meetup.com. it is not a 'dating site' in that usual way, it is more a 'hang out at an event or concert and have fun with lots of like minded people'. It is free to join, and then just go to some of the events listed that interest you. I have had some great times, met people in a non stressful way, and dated a few too. There are so many types of meetups to go to, at least in my city. Give it a try, it is non threatening and fun.
Best of luck

I had my MGB done by dr. Ponce de leon in Tijuana. My experience is positive. He really is an excellent surgeon with lots of experience.

Thanks so much all of you for your great reporting of your experiences. Please feel free to post how you are doing.. there is just too LITTLE information on the foreign doctors that do the MGB and I love hearing every little detail.
Weegie did you get your operation? How did it go.. detail details PLEASE.
Thanks again to everyone for your reports. Very excited to hear about Dr. Rod because he was one of my faves. Thanks!!!

I am so excited to hear about all these different doctors doing the MGB. I interviewed Dr. Rod for a lap band some many years ago, and decided not to get it, but he was my favorite doctor by far there in Mexico, and I met some 7 doctors. Please write a detailed report for us telling us all the information about your MGB. I'd love as much detail as I can get, as Dr. Rod is a favorite of mine. Thanks in advance. TODAY IS YOUR DAY! GOOD LUCK! AND it is my birthday! lol
Thanks everyone for posting about your MGB.

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....pubmed/22411569
http://www.ncbi.nlm....pubmed/24805912
more later.. feel free to post your own.

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
https://www.facebook.com/IndiaObesity
http://www.indiaobesity.in/index.php


SPAIN
Dr. Carvalho
BELGIUM
Dr. Chris DeBruyne

Alex I'm so psyched about this invention. Looks similar to the flexible one, the Endobarrier, I posted in this area. The bad thing about that one was I think cramping and pain at times. I think I might be ok with it.. Weight issues have only been a problem for me the last 10 years or so, and I think once I lost it, I would hope perhaps with the freedom of my body to move, as I used to, be able to maintain it. Anyway, thanks for posting this on Facebook, where I saw it.

The New Full Sense Device - The Invention that could end obesity
http://www.buzzfeed.com/joeloliphint/the-invention-that-could-end-obesity#.lwOEymdgZO

Wow, this is almost making me rethink my sleeve. At least this might be a good option for my husband. He wants to get the surgery but his BMI isn't high enough for our insurance.

Thanks. I'm going to look at ordering that Wok, looks great!
I left out a really awesome kitchen tool knows as the Anova Sous Vide Immersion Circulator. I find Sous Vide cooking to be perfect for Bariatric patients since it softens the food and keeps it very moist and tasty.

Yes! I was going to suggest that you include a sous vide circulator on this list! I bought mine pre-op so I could practice and it makes the most juicy and delicious chicken and fabulous scrambled eggs! I'm really looking forward to being able to eat those again soon - mostly because I have a tool that I know can help them taste great.

Nice! And everyone should own a "desert bullet!" (I just realized I've been calling it a magic bullet! Omg!! Thats so wrong...and embarrassing! Any who, it's the BEST little machine I own! If you don't know what it is its a machine that you feed fresh semi frozen fruit into and it comes out just like ice cream!! If your fruit is too frozen it's more of sherbet. It really is amazing and it's a health alternative to most sugar filled processed deserts. Plus my kids LOVE it!

A well-stocked kitchen doesn’t just have food. It has all kinds of utensils and pots so you can cook and other aids. Beyond the knives, pans, and measuring cups that you’ll fine in any kitchen, some extra gadgets and gizmos can help you cook for one and stay on your weight loss diet. Here are a few of our top picks.


Kitchen Scale
This is a must-have for any bariatric surgery patient. If you do not have one, go get one. A kitchen scale is even more important when you are cooking for one. Your kitchen scale can be especially helpful for measuring out smaller portions of larger recipes or of store-bought, prepackaged food.
If you know the nutritional information of the entire recipe and know what portion you want for a single serving, start by weighing the entire recipe. Then remove it from the scale and weigh out the portion you need. For example, if your recipe weighs 1,000 grams and has 2,000 calories, and you know you need 200 calories, you know you need 1/10 of the recipe. So, you can measure out 100 grams (1/10 of the recipe) on your scale.
Containers with Lids
Having enough containers can make all the difference. It’s easy to get motivated to make multi-serving healthy recipes when you know where you’re going to store what you do not eat immediately. Divide your weekend recipes into portions of 2 to 3 servings and store each portion in a container in the freezer. Then you can defrost what you need for a meal, plus have another serving or two to eat the next day.
Have ample sets of small containers on hand so you can take your food with you. You can take salads in the larger containers. The bulk of your containers can be medium-sized and just right for cut fruit, raw veggies, deli slices, cooked chicken, and leftovers. Use tiny containers for Condiments like Peanut Butter, hummus and light Salad Dressing. Make sure the lids are tight-fitting so you can take your food with you without spilling.
Additional Help for Carrying Food
You may need to transport your food frequently and weight loss surgery. You’ll probably be taking your own lunch to work instead of going out to eat, and you should always have enough healthy Snacks on hand to prevent yourself from grabbing junk food out of desperation.
An insulated lunch bag is one convenience. It is also helpful to have foil, plastic wrap, and sandwich baggies on hand so you can always pack up what you need at the last minute. They are not as environmentally friendly as reusable containers, but they can save your diet.
A Vacuum Sealer
You’ve probably seen television infomercials talking about the benefits of vacuum sealers. Sellers promise all sorts of benefits, and many weight loss surgery patients find that these are more than empty promises.
Save money by buying in bulk or in family packs, or by purchasing extra amounts of fresh foods while they are on sale, and storing them until you use them.
Prevent waste. Vacuum sealers claim to keep food fresher for several times longer in the freezer than using a container or plastic bag to store food. They also prevent freezer burn.
Eat healthier. You know that if something healthy is available, you’ll eat it. If not, you won’t. Sealing your food up in vacuum packages helps you make sure a healthy foundation for a meal is always available.

You can vacuum seal almost anything, from fish, meats, and poultry to fruits and vegetables to cheese and baked goods, like muffins and pancakes. You can reheat your food in the microwave or simmering Water. Make sure you have always have plastic bags on hand to seal your food.
Pots and Pans
If time is one of your biggest limitations, a slow cooker can help you out. You can make all kinds of chili, stews, casseroles, and other main courses that are high-protein and rich in vegetables. Because you can often use bouillon or broth to keep the dish moist, slow cooking can also be low-fat. When you get home to the hot meal, serve yourself what you want to eat and freeze the rest.
A muffin tin may become a surprising new essential. A six-muffin tin can fit into most toaster ovens, making them nice and convenient, while a 12-muffin tin can get you more muffins and let you make bigger recipes. Another likely necessity is a frying pan for making omelets and scrambled eggs. You can buy a small one to make Portion Control easier.
Blender
This is especially critical when you are in the pureed foods stage after weight loss surgery. A blender can come in handy at other times, too, especially if you depend on shakes to meet your Protein requirements or get in a quick meal with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Choose a blender that is easy to use and clean. If you have a huge food blender that you dread using because it involves lifting the heavy thing down from a shelf and endless washing up afterwards, you might want to invest in another blender. A hand blender is one option. You can also look at shake-making blenders like a Nutri-Bullet.
You’re on Your Way!
Don’t let your efforts to go waste as you read up on cooking for your weight loss surgery diet and discover new tips and recipes. Gather resources to help you. Collect your favorite links from the BariatricPal forums and from blogs and other helpful weight loss surgery sites so you can easily go back to them when you want to. Bookmark or print when you run across new recipes, and take careful notes when you make one you like.
Don’t forget to read the earlier parts of this series on cooking for one. Also, check out the BariatricPal conversation on cooking for one! Get a few tried-and-true tips, and share your own discoveries. There are some pretty great ideas floating around!

I received an email with this article today. It discusses three long term studies of the MGB in France.
http://www.bariatricnews.net/?utm_source=Bariatric+News&utm_campaign=0495caff80-BN+Gen+24%2F02%2F14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_99b9868979-0495caff80-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t%28BN+Gen+24%2F02%2F14%29

I had MGB with Dr. Zavalza in Mexico. I don't know how many he's preformed, but he has 5 years experience with bariatric surgery, and several more years experience with general surgery. My total package cost was $4800.00 US dollars. That included everything. We have a Facebook group too. My experience was remarkable, and this was the best decision, and the best care I have ever received. Now I am living the dream!

Hi there BLERDgirl...
Yes, I do know how to search, thanks. Each TYPE of WLS has its own complications and issues. I have read many complications for the sleeve right in its spot under the specific classification for SLEEVE surgery. It was very helpful to read it right there under Gastric Sleeve. So there it is, for you, a link, the complications for the sleeve. That specific thread helped me realize that I really am moving towards the MGB / OAGB.
http://www.bariatricpal.com/forum/429-gastric-sleeve-surgery-complications-support-group/
As you can see, it is easier to read it all in one place, specific to your surgery, the sleeve.
So THIS thread is set up to be just like that one. I would like specifically to list all of THIS SPECIFIC surgery (MGB/OSAG) to be listed by the patients here. I would like a place (as it is on all other types of WLS per Alex) to be able to go to one place and see it easily. Listing it here, others having MGB can comment directly, we can read it easier, scroll through easier without back arrowing, click, back arrowing, click. Thanks for the concern, though.

COMPLICATION STICKY / LIST / All of us, please use this place to discuss any problems you may have experienced with your MGB / OAGB.
COMPLICATIONS - ISSUES - PROBLEMS
Please list here, your individual issues or complications with your MGB or OAGB surgery. We newbies and pre-surgeries want to know the GOOD, the BAD and the UGLY. It is really important to go into this surgery with eyes WIDE OPEN. PLEASE tell us what issues or problems you have had, be it small or big.
In my research, I have heard just a little about these as possibles:
1. Gastritis
2. Ulcers
3. Cancer in the region (I read this in one place... don't freak)
4. Gerd, reflux, that burning sensation that comes up
5. Leaks? I haven't heard of this, but it is a possible.
and .. GO.