Mini gastric bypass...

Rhonda39 · July 25, 2007

Hello, I was looking around online and seen mini gastric bypass surgery. Its completed in 30 min's and your out of the hospital in 1 day. I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this procedure, and if anyone has given it any thought of trying this instead of a lap~band?

Please let me know, I'm now undecided between the two.

Thank's for any information or advice you have or imput.

Rhonda

faithmd · July 25, 2007

Here's a link to the forum on obesityhelp.com that talks about it.

ObesityHelp - Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND® System, DS and Other Surgical and Non-Surgical Weight Loss Options. - Forums - Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery (MGB)

There is a lot of controversy about it, lots of negative, some positive. Not many surgeons do it. The "Father" of the procedure, Dr. Rutledge, in Nevada does not have the most stellar reputation amongst bariatric surgeons.

Take some time, research it well.

Good luck!

Poodles · July 26, 2007

I have looked it up, because of my issues with the band, but it is not for me. It looks terribly like rny, nothing "mini" about that. As for it being "reversable", I highly doubt it. Anything that has rerouting of things is not meant to be reversed.

I will stick with the band. Even though I have issues, and slow weight loss, I can still remove the fill and forget about it if I want to. Or, remove it all-together and go on about life.

Good luck with your decision.