Mini vs RNY

[lessismore1001 30]

Anyone regret not doing RNY instead of Mini?

[summerset 5,261]

So far not.

However, in the end you can't compare them unless you had both. You have either MGB or RNY.

[UnderTheCaliSun 27]

Not at all but I agree that it's hard to compare unless you have had both. However, I've been completely pleased with my MGB and surprised at how quickly I recovered.

[MarinaGirl 608]

Yes. I developed bile reflux, which is a known risk for MGB, so I wish I had RNY as my original surgery.

[UnderTheCaliSun 27]

@MarinaGirl Did you get the anti-reflux stitch done to prevent the bile reflux? To my knowledge, only a few surgeons do it. I know that bile reflux is a known risk of MGB but the new stitch procedure is supposed to prevent that. This was one of my concerns when I had the surgery. I had the stitch done. I wasn't going to have the MGB without it. So far, it works but there's no guarantee it works long term.

I would love to know if you also had the stitch done and how long after your MGB did you develop the bile reflux?

[MarinaGirl 608]

Yes, my surgeon did the stitch that is supposed to minimize the risk of bile reflux after MGB.

I had bariatric surgery in April 2017 and started experiencing bile reflux in December 2017, which was confirmed with an EGD endoscopy.

Edited September 12, 2018 by MarinaGirl

[UnderTheCaliSun 27]

@MarinaGirl That's a bummer. I hope your revision to full bypass helps you. Did you have the same surgeon do both or a different one and who did you use for the MGB?

[tldolphin7777 8]

I already have developed reflux in the past year. I am preop, actually thinking of August and Mexico. I have been researching surgery types and doctors. I have gained and lost so many times with the help of phentermine, and realized like most, that without it, I can not do it. I welcome any suggestions. My BMI initially suggests sleeve, but because of reflux, Dr suggested RNY. I thought I picked a DR, but am now questioning that decision. I guess I am where I started, just more knowledgeable. I welcome assistance!

Tracy

Edited June 6, 2019 by tldolphin7777
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[Briswife15 889]

I already have developed reflux in the past year. I am preop, actually thinking of August and Mexico. I have been researching surgery types and doctors. I have gained and lost so many times with the help of phentermine, and realized like most, that without it, I can not do it. I welcome any suggestions. My BMI initially suggests sleeve, but because of reflux, Dr suggested RNY. I thought I picked a DR, but am now questioning that decision. I guess I am where I started, just more knowledgeable. I welcome assistance!
Tracy

Hi. You might get more replies if you started a new thread with your question. Are you chosing between MGB and bypass?

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[tldolphin7777 8]

Briswife15,

I have been trying to decide yes. I would love the least invasive, but I think the reflux is going to prevent that. Now I also am reevaluating doctor, so that is a factor too.