Question:
Looking for a support group for people considering Dr. Rutledge's MGB surgery.
I've gone to the www.clos.net and read everything over and over again. But is there an online support group/ posting board for mini gastric bypass patients? Thaks for your help. Mariee — Mariee H. (posted on March 6, 2002)
March 6, 2002
I have come across this site spefically about Dr Rutledge. Could it just
be a bitter patient yes but definately worth a look
http://www.fourlane.com/mgb/ good luck
— [Anonymous]
March 6, 2002
I thought they no longer allowed him to do this procedure because of the
dangers. I would suggest you do a lot, I mean a lot of research on this
because I haven't heard anything positive.
— Becky K.
March 7, 2002
Isn't he the doctor who got in trouble in North Carolina for doing this
surgery. If i'm not mistaken I believe they said something about taking his
medical license.
— Samitra D J.
March 12, 2002
I agree with the others. The MGB looks dangerous. I wondered if it was a
bitter patient on that sight too, but when you look at how they do that
surgery, you can see how the acid can go where it shouldn't and make you
VERY ill. That's why they came up with the "Y" connection of the
roux en y gastric bypass. It doesn't allow the acid to travel into the
stomach and cause burning in the esophegus and pouch. PLEASE check into
this more before you use mgb or Dr. Rutledge.
— lerli1
December 4, 2005
There are 7 doctors doing the MGB in the US at this time. Over 3000
surgeries have been performed with excelent results. Complication and death
rates are far lower than the RNY. website www.clos.net Training to be able
to perform the MGB is a minimun of 1 year and at least 100 surgeries both
assisting and being assisted by a training surgeon.
— warobbins64
December 4, 2005
Hi~
I had the MGB with Dr. Hargroder(he was trained by Dr. Rutledge) 2 1/2
years ago. I am just here to tell individuals that I have had no
complications from the surgery and to date I have lost 125-130lbs. I felt
comfortable with the research I "HAD" to do before I was accepted
for surgery. Dr. H. followed up with me every 3 months and I appreciated
the fact that all the CLOS dr's answers their cell phones and will hold one
on one conversations with you. I preferred the MGB over the RNY due to the
STATS... 2 deaths in 3,500 patients. Recovery, was better. I had my
surgery on a Monday, released on a tuesday and was in the park playing
kickball with my twins on a thursday and friday. I think if you do the
research; you will understand WHY and WHO knocks the MGB.. Try a patient
that was turned away for health reasons(heart problems or others..) not
everyone qualifies for the MGB or for the RNY for that matter. If you
should have any questions or comments(please don't bash me/us for this
surgery as we would never get on a wls forum and bash any type of wls)send
me an e-mail at [email protected]
DS
— ds
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