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Hello everyone

I've been MIA for awhile because I was to lazy to locate my login information. Lol! All is well though. I'm almost 2 years out and I still love my mini bypass. I currently weigh129lbs and I'm still losing weight. Here's a before/after pic. The 1st one was taken 2 days after surgery in Tijuana. My after pic was taken November 2018. I'm glad to be back. Pleae let me know if you have any questions regarding MGB

16 hours ago, kozyjozie said:

You look amazing. I think I want to talk to my surgeon about this when I see him next month. My sleeve was done in 8/17/15. I started to put on he weight again. I really need help.

Don't be surprised if he doesn't know about the MGB. There's only a few Surgeons in the US who do the MGB. He might recommend the RNy or DS depending on your regain. I wish you the best.

44 minutes ago, joeg said:

How long ago did you have your sleeve to when you had MGB? Good job by the way you look great

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Thank you! I was sleeved in July of 2010, so I had my sleeve for 6 1/2 years before I got a revision. Many people do it sooner, but I held it off for as long as I could because I didn't want to have another surgery. Now, I wish I would have done it sooner.

1 hour ago, Sheralyn2017 said:

Hi can you tell me what MGB means and also a revision?
Thank you and well done on your weight loss

MGB is short for Mini-Gastric Bypass. Revision weight loss surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed on patients who have already undergone a form of bariatric surgery, and have either had complications from such surgery or have not successfully achieved significant weight loss results from the initial surgery.

16 hours ago, Caribbean girl said:

good job. are you working out and how long did it take for you to get off the liquid diet?

Hi

I started a light walking routine 3 weeks after surgery, but I stopped around 7 weeks post op due to my bowel movement schedule(TMI). I was working out early in the morning, but that's when I would spend the most time in the bathroom. Especially, in the beginning when my body was getting adapted to the MGB. My bm are regular know, so I plan on starting going back to the gym or doing some type of at home workout plan. I have a Fitbit and I average about 8,000 steps daily mostly at work. I was on Clear Liquids for 2 weeks before I moved to Protein Shakes, cream Soups and soft foods.

5 minutes ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

That is amazing weight loss for a revision. Most people with revisions lose very slowly and barely anything.

Congrats on all the hard work!

Thank you!

Hi All

Here's a brief update of my Sleeve to MGB progress. The before pic was taken in the hospital after my revision. I was 247 pounds then. The pic on the right was taken today. I weigh 187 pounds. I've lost 60 pounds since my surgery(02/10/17) and 66lbs since my pre-op diet. I think my weight loss is pretty good for a revision patient and I'm on track to finally reach my weight loss goal. I'm so happy that I got my sleeve revised!

On 6/25/2017 at 0:45 PM, Pedruel said:

Hi, did you have a revision from vsg to mgb?. Could you tell me, where did you have this revision done?. How long ago.

How was your weight lost after mgb,

Awaiting your comments

Regards Pedruel

Here's the link to my testimony after my surgery.

Please read it. If you have any more questions let me. I'm down 64lbs total since my revision. My weight loss is much better than when I first got my sleeve in 2010. I plan on giving a detailed update next week around my 5month post op.

On 5/25/2017 at 4:16 PM, Deactivatedfatgal said:

Is this procedure done in us?

Yes, Mini Gastric Bypass it performed in Florida, North Carolina, Missouri and California.

Hi Everyone

I just wanted to give a quick update on my sleeve to mgb progress. I'm 13 weeks post-op. I'm down 50 lbs pre-op; 44 since my revision. Here's a few pics that I took recently. Even though I'm not at my goal yet, I feel so good in the skin I'm in. I feel like I got my life back 😊

Thank you! I wish I would've taken my measurements because I'm loosing inches like crazy. I'm down 32lbs so far.

1st pic was taken in Tijuana at the beach 2 days after surgery 02/12/2017

2ND pic was taken last night 04/01@ 7 weeks 1 day post op

16 hours ago, Crystal Cole said:

Hey. Thanks for the reply. I didnt feel any hunger pains for while after the sleeve but as time went on i did start to get that empty and hungry feeling back again. And now 5.5 years later i get hungry about like i did before surgery. I have almost no restriction anymore and can eat pretty much whatever I want. Which is one reason I chose to switch to mgb. Hoping this will get back the restriction i need plus get rid of the horrible reflux i have because of the sleeve.

Sounds like you might be carb sensitive. Too many carbs can mimic hunger as well. I hope the MGB works better for you. It's working for me. I wish you well on your upcoming surgery.

On 3/14/2017 at 11:02 AM, Crystal Cole said:

Im going from a sleeve to MGB june 19th with Dr Illan in Mexico. I am wondering, for those of you that are revisions, if and when did you start actuallu feeling hunger sensations again after surgery? Like real hunger pains not head hunger. TIA.

Hi

You shouldn't feel hunger pains at all with the sleeve or the MGB. My previous surgeon didn't properly reduce my fundus during my sleeve surgery and I still never truly felt hungry after my surgery or throughout the years. The only time I felt hungry was when I ate sugary foods which makes you crave more sugary foods. It's a never ending cycle if you don't contain it. You can eliminate that with the MGB. Many people who've had the MGB avoid sugar because they fear dumping. Hunger will be the least of your worries with the MGB.

13 hours ago, rcr89 said:

Great news on your weight loss. Are you getting your required daily Water intake? I didn't know about the BM how long does that last, makes me nervous I have to be at work at 7am. I wish you all the best, I am having the MGB in Tijuana on 3/21.

Hi

Yes, I'm getting in my daily intake of fluids(water, coconut Water, broths etc.) My bm could last for a few hours off and on. It's not unbearable and it doesn't keep you tied to the toilet, but I wouldn't stray too far away from it either. I work in the afternoon, so it works for me because I don't have a bm while I'm at work. Your schedule could be the opposite of mine since you work days and plus everybody is different. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I wish you all the best as well!

Hi Everyone

I just wanted to give you all a quick update on my progress. I'm 31 days post-op from my VSG to MGB revision. I'm down 23 pounds since surgery & 29 pounds since pre-op diet(3 day plain yogurt &water). I think I'm making excellent progress considering I'm a revision patient. In speaking with dr. Ponce de leon before surgery, he decided that a 300cm bypass would work best for me considering my lifelong battle with Obesity and my previous WLS failure. I'm so glad that he did a longer bypass! After years of struggle, I feel like I'm finally going to reach my goal weight.

I also started back working out last week. I would like to do it first thing in the morning, but my daily bowel movements start at 6am. I make multiple trips to the restroom. It's usually over by 730am. I'm usually safe to go the gym around 9am. BM's don't hurt(no cramping), but they do stink bad and they have the potential to travel to other rooms and linger in the air is you don't contain it with some Poo pourri. Thanks to another poster, I was able to make my own poo pourri. It works just as great!

Other than that, I'm doing fine. I get lethargic from time to time, but that's normal for me. The only thing I miss is being able to gulp down Water. I truly love water. I will try to keep you all updated on my progress from time to time. I've been a part of different WLS forums for years and I hate it when people disappear after their surgery. I hope my story helps someone in their 1st surgery or Revision surgery journey.

Hi,

I just wanted to let your all know that it's possible to get reimbursed a portion of your surgery cost through you Flex Spending Account(FSA). I submitted all of my paperwork to FSAFEDS( My FSA Administrator). I was reimbursed $2,230 of my surgery cost within 2 days of submitting the forms I only elected to set aside $2,300 this year. I used $70 of it earlier this year, so they gave me what was left in my Flex Spending Account.

I plan on setting aside at least $1,00 of it for any future medical/dental expenses. I took all of my forms with me to Mexico, so Dr. Ponce could sign them. He signed a letter of Medial Necessity for me and another form. I got the forms from my FSA provider. I hope this helps someone.

On 2/27/2017 at 1:40 AM, 60Sandy said:

What is mini gastric bypass?

On 2/27/2017 at 1:40 AM, 60Sandy said:

What is mini gastric bypass?

Dr. jaime Ponce de leon. I went through WLS4betterlife.com(Trish) She was my coordinator when I had my sleeve surgery with Dr. Ramos Kelly in 2010. Now, she works for Dr Ponce. She's amazing!

6 hours ago, rcr89 said:

Hello, thank you for your story, it does help, I am getting ready to schedule my surgery with Dr. Illan for late March, he recommends the MGB, I have been trying to find as much information out there about the procedure since it's not done that much in the states. Your story helped alot, I hope you are doing well, I would love to keep in touch if possible.

Hi

Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I'm glad that found my post helpful. Please feel free to ask me any questions. Take care

11 minutes ago, Vinasu said:

You can make your own. Google the recipe. I go through so much I need to economize.

Wow! I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!

If you are thinking about this surgery please grab a few bottles of Poo-Pouri. Your family and your Co-workers will thank you. ??

I have two bottles. I keep the smaller one in my purse at all times. I plan on getting some more.

Hi

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date! I'm doing well. I returned to work today & I feel great. I'm 11 days post on and I'm down 15lbs so far. My scars have healed so nicely that I have trouble locating my 3rd incision. I know it's in my belly button, but I can't find it. Lol! I didn't have any stitches to get removed just steri-strips.

I think my recovery is way better this time than with the sleeve because I started exercising 2 months before my surgery. Plus I had an awesome Surgeon and a better support system this time around. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Best wishes to you!