Elinor M. Reynolds

The rule, and in the manual, we are not to drink for the first two years. Alcohol can cause an ulcer in your smaller stomach so the risk is high. After two years, an occasional red wine is acceptable because the benefits outweigh the risk. BE VERY CAREFUL that one addiction - food - is not replaced with another. For me, it became shopping and I am still battling that one. It could easily have been alcohol, smoking, drugs, gambling, etc. Step back and analyze yourself. Counseling is not a bad thing. My best wishes for a happy and healthy future.

Dr. Cesare Peraglie

This is YOUR body. Don't let them force you to have something you are uncomfortable with.

Mini just means it is laproscopic. The MGB is still the MGB and the RNY is still the RNY. The two ARE NOT the same. The pouch for the MGB is about the size of a magic marker. If the RNY pouch is smaller than that, I would be surprised.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/289307954482265/

Search for MGB GROUP. That is the name of the group.

You can get a revision! No need for a total reversal unless tests prove otherwise. RNY can KILL. My sister went with a RNY because insurance paid for it but she ended up with two bowel resections and multiple stays in the hospital. Join MGB Group on Facebook. Both Dr. Rutledge and Dr. Peraglie watch the page and can jump in when needed. We have members from all over the world who have had or are hoping to have the procedure and many have years of experience.

Please feel free to join MGB Group on Facebook. There are several surgeons as members and lots of helpful MGB patients with experience.

I prefer eating fiber through food. Whole grains (fiber Cereal for example) and Beans provide a good source along with raw vegetables. Are you lactose intolerant?

liquid in = liquid out. How is your Fiber intake?

Join MGB GROUP on Facebook. We support pre-op and post-op patients from all over the world. I had MGB in 2007.

MGB GROUP on Facebook. I am the admin and welcome all pre-surgery and post-surgery MGB folks. We are gearing up for our annual MGB University in Orlando, FL in April. I will post details here soon.

MGB has bile backwash? News to me. We can get acid reflux by eating the wrong things (like chocolate) or eating before bedtime.

I had MGB on April 20, 2007 with Dr. Peraglie in Florida. I lost 118 lbs in 13 months and have not taken prescription meds for diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol since. My recent labs were all NORMAL. I have not had any problems since the surgery. My sister had a RNY and had severe complications requiring multiple surgeries to correct the death of her bowels - each surgery removed a little bit more - until she was finally able to move on and become healthy again.

We lose in steps so expect gains and plateaus. Both are healthy and normal.

What are you drinking for liquids? You should be on a liquid such as Gatorade with the necessary electrolytes. Our relationship with food changes after surgery. Head hunger and thirst can be mistaken for belly hunger. First defense is to drink. Nibbling on crackers or pretzels can help the feeling. Also consider an estrogen patch for a short period of time to see if that helps. As we lose weight rapidly in the beginning, we also lose our estrogen stores rapidly which can cause multiple issues both physically and emotionally. Keep us posted on your progress.