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Hi . Welcome to our group. There are a great bunch of people here.

You must be very new to the idea of WLS if you aren't aware of the possible

complications of all Weight Loss Surgery (WLS). Possible hair loss is just

one of them. And not all people will or do lose hair. It is a POSSIBLE side

effect and it almost always grows back There are much more serious side

effects that can happen from any WLS . Please go to www.clos.net to

research the Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB) which is what this list is mostly

about. This site is run by Dr. Rutledge of Durham North Carolina. Dr

Rutledge requires that you know most of the information that is on his web

site and has you fill out what is referred to as a packet, before you can

schedule your surgery. He wants you to understand all risks and possible

complications. He requires that you have contact with at least 10 patients

who have had the MGB. He also wants you to know the different kinds of WLS

that are available and how his is different etc. You will find the

answers to most of these questions on his web site. Go to where it says

start here first to understand what is required of you. I suggest that you

research all kinds WLS before you proceed. I think that everyone here will

agree with me on this one. It is a serious, life changing decision and

should not be entered into with out much thought and research. Another

good WLS sight is www.obesityhelp.com/morbidol. But please check out a

few. I don't mean to sound preachy or know it all about this. I just want

to help you in the right direction. I had the MGB on 9/28/00 and it was

the best decision I have ever made, but I did hundreds of hours of research

before deciding on the MGB. If I can be of any further help, please feel

free to email me privatley.

from Michigan

Surgery 9/28/00-280 lbs

12/4/00 -240 lbs