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https://skyridgemedcenter.secure.ehc.com/service/bariatric-surgery-procedures-vbloc-neurometabolic-therapy- They are offering this procedure in Colorado now. This article has a few patient reviews and explains the procedure. The lady interviewed lost 50 pounds. The results of course do not compare to the invasive weight loss surgeries we are familiar with here on BP, but I really do like the fact that the complications are LESS because this surgery really only affects the vagus nerve; its really so much less invasive and the changes made surgically are minimal. I think this is a pretty great way to lose weight, if you don't have a lot to lose.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5187356/ here you go. These are the results of the clinical trial of the VBLOC vagal blocking therapy. There were (are?) sites in the USA where they did testing. It is done laprascopically and you can read the results there. You may be able to ger yourself signed up for the trials if they are still doing them. Its a cheap way to get a free surgery and maybe even be paid for it. Unless you get the sham implant, but then you still are offered the actual implant after the trial is over. Looks like this was a 24 month trial and the weight loss seems pretty decent. This is a very non invasive surgery, probably done out patient.

YAY, FINALLY. ITS ABOUT TIME! Finally DR DEATH will be taken to task. You who have been lucky, Please, quit defending this BUTCHER. His deadly history is so easily researched, i just don't understand risking your life. Saving a few bucks and risking your life.

I think the MGB is the best operation out there, and i have been researching all WLS a long time. Major prolem or complication questions can be asked to the three American doctors that do the operations here in the states. After surgery, basically what you will need from your pcp will be blood tests to make sure your vitamin/blood levels are good. some docs just do not like the idea of Mexico, not matter what the surgery is. There are some Mexican doctors that will shoot a video of your operation and give it to you to take with you for your own doctor to view. Ask your Mexican surgeon for that. I don't think once you have an American doctor and have seen them, they can refuse you care. If you need pre MGB procedures, ask for a general physical and get it. Your PCP likely knows very little about all the WLS available and knows less about the skills of the surgeons in Mexico. Your American PCP will be astonished at your success. I am sure others here will have some good insight too.

nope, not in the usa. you could go to india. affordable. lots of great doctors. dr. kular is one of the THE most experienced MGB doctors in the world, trained by USA dr. rutledge, (the inventor of the MGB), and with probably thousands of MGB operations under his belt. or choose any other foreign countries and research. maybe canada. let us know. I've done a good 8 years of research. choose your USA doctor first, based on experience and others' reviews and lack of morbidities (deaths), then phone him and ask for total cost. including other doctors involved. including use of hospital. including use of operating room. those hidden costs. Experience wise, mexico and other physicians in foreign countries have us beat. In fact, you should start a whole new topic, SELF PAY USA DOCTORS and do a chart listing doctor and cost and operation. Seriously, you should do that. I once did a whole chart on mexican docs, operation and costs. You could do USA docs. Its way helpful. I would sure read it and consider USA docs in a new way if they were comparable on a chart.

no to almanza the butcher. there is a fb page called something like Mexican Weight Loss Surgeons or Weight Loss surgeons in Mexico Thie is a page that does NOT allow anyone to join that is involved with the surgeons, as in, works for thesurgeons in any way. It is a place where people who have had bad experiences can feel free to write about their experiences without hassle. Just google almanza and see what has happened. go with bariatric pal. I hope you are getting the MGB, i've researched it a very long time and it has amazing results, its a short operation and it is reversible and revisable. You get to keep your stomach. good luck.

Hi please, i just meant for OP to consider the MGB mini gastric bypass instead of sleeve. Very little reflux, very simple 40 minute operation, can be revised or reversed and you keep your stomach. Lots of ppl are getting revised from sleeve to MGB.

For an over abundance of great info, go to YouTube and view Dr R Rutledge videos. He invented it. He has returned to doing MGB surgeries and reversals of other WLS to MGB. I started the MGB forum here and after years of research, I will be getting the MGB. THERE IS a list of surgeons I posted there. I will probably be going with Dr. Ponce de leon or dr verboonen due to their massive experience doing mgbs. Always important to ask how many MGBS the doc has performed. I would also ask who he learned from. Hopefully Dr. Rutledge.

The only thing.. are you ok with reflux. Gerd, that acid that comes up in your throat? I hear the sleeve can cause that. Have you researched MGB? Some folks are having to revise from sleeve to mgb. I am going to have the mgb after much much research.

After reading all the responses on all 5 pages, im convinced that lots of people are pretty close minded and i wonder if you remember some of the negative and hurtful responses you got from some friends when you first decided on your WLS. If this procedure is successful for many and is so very non invasive, i support it completely. Get over your pre conceived notions. The studies have been going for years now and it has proven to be both safe and effective. If it can help people to lose weight, and is safe, effective and proven through years of studies, i support it. Please, AA folks, keep writing about your experiences. Triss Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Is there and updated list of USA docs for this surgery? Is there and updated list of USA docs for this surgery?No, only those two docs are doing the mgb in usa now, but i have heard a rumor that dr. Rutledge may be returning. Triss Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I am sure you've had your operation by now, but after some 9 years of research i narrowed it down to MGB. The second place choice was DS, but its a very complex operation and your pooo and farts will clear the room. Also with DS you MUST take your vites or you will die. MGB is simple op and can be reversed and revised becz you keep your stomach. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

I have heard great things about the MGB. weight loss is great. Google dr. Rutledge on you tube for a huge amount of info. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Join facebook and friend dr r rutledge. He invented the MGB and will have great advice. I would get a 2nd opinion on your surgeons recommendation.. you could always revise the MGB to be changed. You will lose your stomach and lose the possibility of changing back. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App

Hi there I am from SLC and excited to see so many Utahans commenting here. I will be going to Mexico too and am telling my pcp today, I think. I would lice to meet up but can't go geocaching as I hurt my leg. Anyway, would love to see how you are all doing. Hope to get to my operation b4 December. Triss