Complications from the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNY)

[monsterlo]

Where can all of us go for answers or post op viewings of at five years?

[Devilzzangelzz0127]

I am 59 years old and considering one of the weight lost surgery. I have had double knee replace and MRSA with the left one. I have now gained to much weight and must lose it soon. You see with the last surgery I lost a large amount of bone and have a long section of pins to replace the bone lost. Help, I do not know which one to consider or should I have this type of surgery at all

[bobinfiler]

See your doctor

[thebaronisred]

I had a laproscopic rny 3 months ago and i've lost nearly 7 1/2 stone but i struggle to keep anything down even liquids but my surgeon says this is not uncommon, But it don't sound right to me and now my finger nails are starting to split apart i wouldn't have changed my mind bout having the op but i just hope things start to get better thats all.

[xj14y]

Complication-wise, though, something else to watch out for: You really need to concentrate on keeping the nutrition up. It relates to malabsorption. My wife had GBS, lost 155 lbs, and ended up with severe neuropathy. Like had to learn to walk again, intravenous nutrition type deal. Please watch for the symptoms of constant nausea, and leg weakness. I damn near lost her.

Not trying to scare, just be aware. A Johns Hopkins study put the occurrence rate at 16%

[robertchayman]

I had the Roux-EN-Y Gastric ByPass on Dec2nd 2008 which has been 8 weeks with no complications(so far) and I have lost a total of 50 pounds so far.Your video states the opposite of what I was told about this procedure.I was told it was the safest. Now that I have seen your video i am really scared.I had my surgery at kettering Bariatrics in Dayton,Ohio.Are they(in general) going to completely quit doing RNY surgeries Or are you going to continue doing the OPEN RNY,just not the laprascopic?

[docpinchem66]

I started 500 pounds and 5yrs later I'm at 210 and still losing.The Dr's say i should have skin remove. But will loose another 50 to 70 pounds.I'm 6'3". I think if i do that i will look like death warmed over and look close to that now. Had lots of complications the first two years. Don't really have any now.Have the same stuff going on as you guys.Can't stop losing weight,Can't absorb anything.I give myself a B-12 shot every week and that helps with my thinking alittle. And helps my energy.

[gawdess559]

Those studies are for people that havent had the proper pre-operative and post-operative instructions. If you follow everything correctly to the "T" then you should be fine. Keep up with doctors appointments. its considered the Gold Standard for a reason, but it all depends on the patients. The RNY is safe and effective. The doctors tell the truth as opposed to selling the patients dreams.

[pastorterri]

I had the roux-en-y done July 31, 2006. I cannot stop the weight loss. I am currently down to 96 pounds. Does anyone have any information on how to treat this complication of the surgery?

[sharonmarquis]

hello i am sharon 43 yrs old i had the roux-en-y gastric bypass. in 2003 and i am gaining weight back and i hurt so badly in my stomach and i can see it blow up and the pain is so bad. what is happening to me i am scare i am going to die cause i eat to much now. can i die from eating to much? and why do i hurt so much, i never dump.

[silentwriter30]

I had gastric bypass on 9/29/06. I cannot absorb anything I put into my mouth & are way too thin. All tests come back negative. I am Bi-Polar & see a psychiatrist & a therapist. When I try to eat, the food comes back up & I want to vomit. I have insomnia & see everyone as huge wherever I go. I don't know what to do. I had the RNY & I am 58 years old! Help