RNY or Mini Gastric Bypass?

[Vanessa G 22]

I had reflux before. Mostly from eating late at night or over stuffing myself or greasy food.

I have not have problems after MGB but now I dont eat late nor over stuff on food or greasy food.

[Janice1968 92]

I also had heartburn before but have had none since surgery.4 months post op

[Okiebon 61]

That's so good to hear. Thank you.

[Okiebon 61]

I had the MGB on Friday, March 20. I'm home and feeling good!

[dhrguru 1,238]

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[Guest develasco]

I WAS initially set on getting a sleeve.... Because I'm extremely hard~headed and happen to be a RN (We don't take care of ourselves!) I was going to do the sleeve even though I have Heartburn, Periods of Reflux, AND a Hiatial Hernia! All the while, I knew I would have an increased chances of reflux, heartburn and another hernia (after repair) with the sleeve. I am now on board for the MGB!!

Thanks everyone!!!

[Manuel Lopez Ganoza 5]

I had an MGB done as a revision surgery after a failed sleeve gastrectomy. So far (2 months out) I'm doing very good and I'm really happy with the procedure. My main concern with the MGB is GAS. Really bad, bad, bad GAS problem. I have red in a MGB dedicated forum about it and as far I know there is nothing you can do. If there is someone that can help....please jump in!

[Guest develasco]

I am completely obsessing about potential/pending surgery and ignoring my other "task". If I run across anything I will definitely let you know! I hope it gets better!!!

[FatToPhat 83]

I have also read that there is a higher incidence of reflux and therefore stomach cancer with the MGB.

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.