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@hello2018 - These are some major changes! A lot of new food restrictions added to your life. Do you have any regrets with the conversion?

@fatgirlfedup - And how have you been making out after surgery? What are the differences you’re noticing from the sleeve?

@catwoman - How about yourself? How did you make out with mgb as opposed to your previous sleeve?

Hi ladies. Just wondering how you are doing post MGB conversion? I have been considering for a while to convert my BGS to MGB. But I’ve been worried about some of the side effects. Nova, how have you been post surgery? Is the lactose intolerant still real? How much weight have you lost? Any other side effects to report? What would you say The big difference is that you’re feeling with the MGB as opposed to the sleeve?

Ps. I was also sleeved on Mexico in 2011 and am considering MGB now.

I’m just wondering how you’re doing after all of this time. Did you have more long term success with the MGB vs the sleeve?

Vertical gastric sleeve (VGS) to Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) ? I was sleeved about 7 years ago in Mexico. The operation added about 90 pounds of weight loss over 18 months. However unfortunately, after several years and a couple of babies, the weight has come back on. I’m exactly where I was seven years ago. 😔 I feel my pouch has been stretched slowly over the years and my metabolism is shot. Not uncommonly, one of the side effects of the sleeve was terrible heartburn. I’ve been taking a prescription grade antacid since my surgery. I recently read that this particular bariatric side affect has been linked to stomach cancer. 😳 I recently consulted with bariatric surgeon in Mexico to see what my options are and he suggested I convert to a mini gastric bypass. He said it would resolve the acid reflux complication and also I would lose the weight I have regained. Has anyone gone from VGS to a MGB that could share their experiences with me? Either here or privately? I’d really appreciate it. 🙏🏼

And you say you eat a lot of salads, but you can’t tolerate raw veggies. What kind of salads are you eating? Not being able to eat healthy foods that I love will definitely be a factor I will consider if I am going to do this conversion.

I’m sorry to hear about this dumping syndrome. The bariatric doctor that I did a consult with says that dumping syndrome does not happen with MGB’s. Or at least in very very rare cases. Do you feel that this is not accurate? The intolerance to sugar and certain vegetables, what is this the same with your sleeve? Or did these elements just appear after the bypass? What are some of the other differences you have noted between the sleeve and MGB? Do you need to take any supplements? Do you have any acid reflux?

I am VGS considering MGB. I’ve had such a hard time finding out information from fellow patients. I just joined this forum, I’m hoping to find some answers here.

Hi there, I’m curious how you’re doing as well.

I had a consult with him too. I really like him. What is your procedure a conversion for my sleeve? Or did you just go straight to MGB?

I am considering this exact conversion. I’d love to follow your story here. I had a consult with Dr Perez in Cancun