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Hi guys.
as usual looking at YouTube videos, came across this dr Rutcliffe, he does MGB basically he said most people know of someone that has lapband and RNY, he said when asked failure rates for bands were very high now, which i knew, he also said that 30% of people that knew a RNY said the person was doing well, and 30% said gained weight back and another 30% said they had complications, so in summary he said 60% failure and 30% success.
I know he was self promoting, so was making his method look the best, I know my surgeon is one of the best if not the best in Australia. if any of you saw the show "the man who ate himself to death. the Australian surgeon is my surgeon, anyway he recommends RNY so I shoudl trust him rather than some internet unknown anyway here is the link for the man who ate himself to death . if you want to look at it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm2PvqGA8g8
I just need some reassurance, I know the RNY like all WLS is a tool, and the more I research the more I know I will have to work at it, it is not magical fix it all surgery, i will have to do this for the rest of my life.
as usual looking at YouTube videos, came across this dr Rutcliffe, he does MGB basically he said most people know of someone that has lapband and RNY, he said when asked failure rates for bands were very high now, which i knew, he also said that 30% of people that knew a RNY said the person was doing well, and 30% said gained weight back and another 30% said they had complications, so in summary he said 60% failure and 30% success.
I know he was self promoting, so was making his method look the best, I know my surgeon is one of the best if not the best in Australia. if any of you saw the show "the man who ate himself to death. the Australian surgeon is my surgeon, anyway he recommends RNY so I shoudl trust him rather than some internet unknown anyway here is the link for the man who ate himself to death . if you want to look at it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm2PvqGA8g8
I just need some reassurance, I know the RNY like all WLS is a tool, and the more I research the more I know I will have to work at it, it is not magical fix it all surgery, i will have to do this for the rest of my life.
It's been said over and over agin: WLS is a tool. It's only a miracle if you do the work (especially the head work) that is required and essential for success. It's a lifelong journey with a never ending destination, one step at a time.
Hang in there Marty! You will be a success story!
Best of luck Marty.
I suppose it is all just part of the feelings we all go through before the day.
The process is so much simpler in Australia and in a way i think that might be a disadvantage, I only had 1 appt with surgeon, appt next week with Dietitian, then 1 more with surgeon to empty band then surgery 4 weeks after that. No counselling no Psyche evaluation nothing.
MNMama I don't have any programme just yet, eating what i want at this stage, but Dietitian next friday, I know it will all kick in then. can't wait.
I was interested in a lap band once and changed my mind due to the failures and complications.
The RNY isn't for everyone. It saved my life and I never regretted it. After 3 years I got my weight down, rebounded a little and stabilized, No problem.
We each have to research and make our own educated decision. Our very lives hang in the balance. I agree with the folks that have already replied.
Shelly's been here and quoted often. She's bright, creative with her recipes, and quite the advocate for WLS success. There are great links to patient education sites. That will give you a good start.
Perhaps you could ask him/her if any of his/her patients are willing to talk to you?