You might have tried eating less? (Gee, thanks.)
I didn't say no one does it. I said no one does it but quacks. 
The mini-bypass is primarily being performed by Dr. Rutledge (who has lost his license in several states) and he really pushes it and has videos all over YouTube saying how wonderful it is. How it's safer than a regular bypass. But it isn't. He also claims to have "developed" it. But he didn't really. He also claims that his version is different from the original and much safer but the fact that he keeps losing his license and moving to another state shows that isn't true either.
This is basically an older version of the bypass. Instead of a Y, the intestines are done in a loop. What was found is that a very high percentage of mini-bypass patients had horrible problems with reflux afterwards because of this configuration. Also, long-term weight loss isn't good and the long-term complication rate is high. Since it has no advantages over bypass (except being easier to perform), the ASMBS took it off their list of acceptable procedures.
I used to have a link about that described the exact configuration and why it's no longer performed, but I can't find it any more. Part of this is that Roca Labs has taken over the search term so when you put mini gastric bypass into Google, you get lots of links to their "no surgery gastic bypass" product. I'll keep trying to find it though.
The mini-bypass is primarily being performed by Dr. Rutledge (who has lost his license in several states) and he really pushes it and has videos all over YouTube saying how wonderful it is. How it's safer than a regular bypass. But it isn't. He also claims to have "developed" it. But he didn't really. He also claims that his version is different from the original and much safer but the fact that he keeps losing his license and moving to another state shows that isn't true either.
This is basically an older version of the bypass. Instead of a Y, the intestines are done in a loop. What was found is that a very high percentage of mini-bypass patients had horrible problems with reflux afterwards because of this configuration. Also, long-term weight loss isn't good and the long-term complication rate is high. Since it has no advantages over bypass (except being easier to perform), the ASMBS took it off their list of acceptable procedures.
I used to have a link about that described the exact configuration and why it's no longer performed, but I can't find it any more. Part of this is that Roca Labs has taken over the search term so when you put mini gastric bypass into Google, you get lots of links to their "no surgery gastic bypass" product. I'll keep trying to find it though.
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LISA-you crack me up..and remind me so much of ME, it scares me! You SAY what I'm THINKING, before I get to type it...should we get our DNA checked..
Maybe you should have a serious conversation with your mom..My bio dad was a long distance truck driver..no telling how many half-siblings I have...
He was a stupid dumb butt...oops..better check OUR nephew's DNA, while you're at it..
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There are always going to be judgemental people who are certain that they know how others should behave and react to situations. You can't control what they say or what comes out of their mouths you can only control what kind of effect their judgement has on you.
This person can not understand Carnie Wilson's situation and shouldn't be judging her. It is great that they have lost the weight themselves through diet and exercise, but there is still something else they need to work on. They need to understand why it is that they think it is okay for them to assume they understand Carnie's situation and why they think they have a right to question her choice.
There are always going to be judgemental people who are certain that they know how others should behave and react to situations. You can't control what they say or what comes out of their mouths you can only control what kind of effect their judgement has on you.
This person can not understand Carnie Wilson's situation and shouldn't be judging her. It is great that they have lost the weight themselves through diet and exercise, but there is still something else they need to work on. They need to understand why it is that they think it is okay for them to assume they understand Carnie's situation and why they think they have a right to question her choice.
as someone who lost 80+ pounds 3x in an effort before even considering surgical weight loss, this bish can kiss my ass.
I actually had a co worker said the same thing to me. my other co workers were so mad at her, they all pulled her aside one at a time individually to give her a piece of their mind. She is new to the store, but didnt see me three times yo-yo up and down. swim at the beach 7x a week, go from atkins, nutrisystem, to optfast. struggle with success to have it all go back a year later.
I would tell her...Yes...I AM eating less. I just added a tool!
I actually had a co worker said the same thing to me. my other co workers were so mad at her, they all pulled her aside one at a time individually to give her a piece of their mind. She is new to the store, but didnt see me three times yo-yo up and down. swim at the beach 7x a week, go from atkins, nutrisystem, to optfast. struggle with success to have it all go back a year later.
I would tell her...Yes...I AM eating less. I just added a tool!
Very interesting blog actually. He has excellent recipes, advice about exercise, journalling, measuring and weighing your food, banning trigger foods, moods and foods and all sorts of good stuff. Very much like the post surgery life we are all leading or about to embark on, God willing. Everything in his blog is totally like our food plans minus the protein shakes but it is low carb and natural, can be high fat in certain recipes. Portion size is 100% consistent with what our new stomachs will hold. Gotta take my hat off to him if he has managed to maintain a 250 lb loss for TEN years. I think too that he is a bit on the arrogant and judgemental side but I can understand that. I am kinda envious if truth be told. I mean really, who wouldn't want to do it all successfully without surgery? He managed it. I think kudos to him and his opinions about WLS are his to hold...
5ft0; highest weight 222; surgery weight 208; current weight 120
I have almost reached the 250 pounds lost mark...AGAIN...for the THIRD time in my life. Only this time, I hope to succeed in keeping it off! The last 2 times, not only did I not keep it off, I kept right on gaining, all the way up to 500 pounds at one point. I didn't even do it through over-eating. I did it through illness - being flat on my back time and time again with one tumor, or cancer, or problem after another that kept me off my feet and inactive. My body does NOT like inactive.
I'm sorry, but who does this arrogant, self-righteous SOB think he is? Everyone has his/her own unique story and path. No one deserves to be judged like this. Huffington Post should can his skinny ass.
OK - I'm fine now. Rant over.
Good morning!
Suzanne
I'm sorry, but who does this arrogant, self-righteous SOB think he is? Everyone has his/her own unique story and path. No one deserves to be judged like this. Huffington Post should can his skinny ass.
OK - I'm fine now. Rant over.
Good morning!
Suzanne
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