Question:
ANYONE COMMENT ON MINI BYPASS-VS-LAP RNY
I AM CONSIDERING WLS BUT WANT IT DONE LAPROSCOPICALLY.HAVE READ EVERYTHING ABOUT DR.RUTLEDGE IN N.C.DOES ANYONE KNOW OF DIFFERENT SUCCESS RATES OR COMPLICATIONS FROM THE MINI GASTRIC BYPASS-VS-LAP RNY? KNOW OF ANY SURGEON NEAR MARYLAND THAT DOES LAP RNY? — BONNIE S. (posted on May 10, 1999)
May 10, 1999
Hi! Hate to burst your bubble, but this is really dangerous. Here is a
quote from some research I have recently completed.
Loop Gastric Bypass
This form of Gastric Bypass was developed years ago, and has generally been
abandoned by most bariatric surgeons as unsafe. Although easier to perform
than the Roux en-Y, it creates a severe hazard in the event of any leakage
after surgery, and seriously increases the risk of ulcer formation, and
irritation of the stomach pouch by bile. Most bariatric surgeons agree
that this operation is obsolete, and should remain defunct.
This operation has been resurrected, in order to make the laparoscopic
procedure easier to perform. A fundamental principle of laparoscopic
surgery is that the operation should not be compromised or degraded, in
order to accomplish it using limited access techniques. The loop bypass
does not meet this standard.
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I have heard there are some laproscopic surgeons in NJ, NY, PA and
Richmond, VA.
Felicia :)
Pre-op
5'8.5" 245 lbs. BMI 38
Northern VA, I think Dr. Roll Open RNY
*I would rather have the Lap, but haven't heard anything yet*
United Health Care EPO
— felicia D.
May 12, 1999
I found that the RNY is now the accepted surgery. It has less nutritional
complications than the more radical bypass surgeries. I had the
laparoscopic approach and highly recommend it...shorter hospital stay and
less pain.
— Diane N.
August 27, 2000
Dr Rutledge has an extremely low rate of complications. He requires his
patients to become educated on the various aspects of his surgery as well
as the other types so that they can make an informed choice. There are
email forums for pre and post ops. He also publishes the emails of
previous patients so that pre ops can contact them. That is also one of
his requirements. We must contact post op patients and ask about their
experiences. Dr Rutledge has done just over 800 surgeries as of August 25,
2000. Check out his site before you accept what others say. As a nurse, I
choose Dr Rutledge. I hope to have mine in September. http://www.clos.net
(DR Rutledge) Michelle Moore
— Michelle M.
November 26, 2003
I am Bonnie Soulsby's eldest son. I found this website when I searched her
name. I am posting this because my mother, Bonnie, passed away yesterday
morning. She was 38 years old and had her surgury in August of 1999. She
had suffered from anemia, calcium and vitamin D deficiency, and had severe
liver problems that resulted from the surgury. She has been disabled and
unable to work for the past three years. I urge anybody considering the
surgury to please, consider other alternatives. I too am battling a weight
problem at 300 pounds, and realize the dream of loosing the weight to
ultimately achieve acceptance in a very superficial society. I can say
now, that there are no sure things in life.
— Stephen S.
November 26, 2003
Stephen I am so sorry for the pain that you and your family is enduring. I
am sure yourmother made her choice based on getiing healthier- as many of
us have. I am sorry that for your Mom that did not happen. I understand
your fears. But there are thousands of people that have had successful
surgeries and are now healthy-
My prayers are with you .
— ~~Stacie~~
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