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It's my layman's understanding that RNY allows for a 2-3 oz. stomach pouch (restrictive), and bypasses 3-4 ft. small intestines (malabsorptive). The MBG allows for a 4-6 oz. stomach pouch (restrictive), and bypasses up to 7 ft. of small intestines (malabsorptive). Both surgeries remove the ghrelin producing portion of the stomach. With RNY there's chance of intestinal blockage, and with MBG there chance of bile backwash into the stomach pouch. Both have potential for dumping syndrome.

Hi Letitbeatles9,
I am a very bad sugar addict. If I'd have chosen the sleeve, I would have eaten nothing but frosting and frosties for the rest of my life, and never lost any weight. This is exactly why I choose the MGB (mini gastric bypass). Now I can eat whatever I like in small portions so I don't have to deprive myself of anything, but if I eat too much, I immediately feel sick and can get dumping which is a great governor for me. Also, I don't crave the sugar badly like I used to do, and believe me it's not because of willpower.
Thank you for allowing us to share with you, and best of luck in your weight loss journey.

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!

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!