Elinor M. Reynolds

You can get a revision! No need for a total reversal unless tests prove otherwise. RNY can KILL. My sister went with a RNY because insurance paid for it but she ended up with two bowel resections and multiple stays in the hospital. Join MGB Group on Facebook. Both Dr. Rutledge and Dr. Peraglie watch the page and can jump in when needed. We have members from all over the world who have had or are hoping to have the procedure and many have years of experience.

Join MGB GROUP on Facebook. We support pre-op and post-op patients from all over the world. I had MGB in 2007.

The rule, and in the manual, we are not to drink for the first two years. Alcohol can cause an ulcer in your smaller stomach so the risk is high. After two years, an occasional red wine is acceptable because the benefits outweigh the risk. BE VERY CAREFUL that one addiction - food - is not replaced with another. For me, it became shopping and I am still battling that one. It could easily have been alcohol, smoking, drugs, gambling, etc. Step back and analyze yourself. Counseling is not a bad thing. My best wishes for a happy and healthy future.

As was mentioned above some of us replace the food issue to other obsessions!! There is statsistics that show that cross addictions are real. When we can't use food to self medicate we sometimes turn to other unhealthy stuff. On a lighter note when I went to my class hubby went also. When we got to the part about cross addictions, he told me that he sure hopes I get obsessed with SEX!! MMM NOPE not that. LOL But..I love to shop! Way to much. I never was able to buy clothes for myself due to always struggling finaclly. Well now I have some lead way and I LOVE IT!! I never was someone that loved shoes, I love them now!! I had to buy a she tree so I could at least keep them out of the way. I never liked Boots whelp I do now!! Just be aware of how easy it is to go all out on things. It can get us a little at a time or rush into us!! Good Luck and keep us posted on your journey.

The rule, and in the manual, we are not to drink for the first two years. Alcohol can cause an ulcer in your smaller stomach so the risk is high. After two years, an occasional red wine is acceptable because the benefits outweigh the risk. BE VERY CAREFUL that one addiction - food - is not replaced with another. For me, it became shopping and I am still battling that one. It could easily have been alcohol, smoking, drugs, gambling, etc. Step back and analyze yourself. Counseling is not a bad thing. My best wishes for a happy and healthy future.

The rule, and in the manual, we are not to drink for the first two years. Alcohol can cause an ulcer in your smaller stomach so the risk is high. After two years, an occasional red wine is acceptable because the benefits outweigh the risk. BE VERY CAREFUL that one addiction - food - is not replaced with another. For me, it became shopping and I am still battling that one. It could easily have been alcohol, smoking, drugs, gambling, etc. Step back and analyze yourself. Counseling is not a bad thing. My best wishes for a happy and healthy future.

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Search for MGB GROUP. That is the name of the group.

Please feel free to join MGB Group on Facebook. There are several surgeons as members and lots of helpful MGB patients with experience.

Join MGB GROUP on Facebook. We support pre-op and post-op patients from all over the world. I had MGB in 2007.

This is YOUR body. Don't let them force you to have something you are uncomfortable with.

GET A SECOND OPINION, OR EVEN A THIRD.
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I hope it's nothing serious. I didn't know until maybe last year that endometriosis can involve more than just your uterus and things in that area. Im sorry you are dealing with this. I know how hard it is to have ongoing diarrhea. Hopefully you can find a solution soon.
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MGB GROUP on Facebook. I am the admin and welcome all pre-surgery and post-surgery MGB folks. We are gearing up for our annual MGB University in Orlando, FL in April. I will post details here soon.

MGB GROUP on Facebook. I am the admin and welcome all pre-surgery and post-surgery MGB folks. We are gearing up for our annual MGB University in Orlando, FL in April. I will post details here soon.

MGB GROUP on Facebook. I am the admin and welcome all pre-surgery and post-surgery MGB folks. We are gearing up for our annual MGB University in Orlando, FL in April. I will post details here soon.

MGB GROUP on Facebook. I am the admin and welcome all pre-surgery and post-surgery MGB folks. We are gearing up for our annual MGB University in Orlando, FL in April. I will post details here soon.

What are you drinking for liquids? You should be on a liquid such as Gatorade with the necessary electrolytes. Our relationship with food changes after surgery. Head hunger and thirst can be mistaken for belly hunger. First defense is to drink. Nibbling on crackers or pretzels can help the feeling. Also consider an estrogen patch for a short period of time to see if that helps. As we lose weight rapidly in the beginning, we also lose our estrogen stores rapidly which can cause multiple issues both physically and emotionally. Keep us posted on your progress.

MGB GROUP on Facebook. I am the admin and welcome all pre-surgery and post-surgery MGB folks. We are gearing up for our annual MGB University in Orlando, FL in April. I will post details here soon.

MGB GROUP on Facebook. I am the admin and welcome all pre-surgery and post-surgery MGB folks. We are gearing up for our annual MGB University in Orlando, FL in April. I will post details here soon.

I had my MIni Gastric Bypass in Tijuana at the INT Hospital with dr. Ponce de leon on Apr 23rd. I weighed 320 lbs and have lost 126 lbs in the past 8 months. I now run 6 miles every other day, am no longer diabetic, nor have high BP, Cholestrol, GERD, or sleep apnea.
I had only one minor issue and that was a week after I got back to Canada.
One of my centre incisions became infected, or rather a couple of deep stitches did, and it required me to see my doctor daily for six weeks so he could repack wound.
The infection had gone deep and I now have a small hernia below that incision. It doesn't hurt and pops in and out but causes no problem. I'll probably get it tended to when I get a Tummy Tuck.
The MGB is free in Canada but in my province of Saskatchewan the waiting list is 5 years. At 57 years of age I didn't have 5 years to wait so I paid the $12,000 Canadian myself for the flight and surgery. It was the best gift I've ever given myself.
INT is the cleanest hospital I've ever been in anywhere and the staff, nurses, and doctors were top notch. ponce de leon has been doing these surgeries for 18 yrs and knows what he's doing. They had a car waiting at the San Diego airport for me and drive me across the border to INT and then back four days later.