RNY- 10+ Years Post Op?

[ForeverHealthy 22]

I would like to hear some feedback from any RNY-ers who are 10+ years post-op. Can you tell me how you are feeling, specifically with regards to Malabsorption given the Vitamin regiment? Despite taking all the required supplements have you experienced any loss of teeth? Bone density issues? Other issues? I am planning on an RNY in the next two months, and would like a realistic picture of long term experiences one may have, even with adhering to the vitamin regiment. I get that transfusions may be required based on low absorption of Iron, which I hear is common. I am curious to know though over time, what does the overall big picture look like /feel like and do you regret the decision you have made to have this surgery in the first place due to this?

Thank you in advance for your time!

[Cervidae 2,389]

I'm only 5.5 months post op but I am very interested in the answers you may receive.

[jelaine5280 4]

Hello, I am 10yrs almost 11yrs. I was very anal about taking the Vitamins required everyday. However just started running into complications with eating food and pouch not providing restrictions or Satiety so After 4 months working with my GBS Doctor and Gastroenterologist's the best thing to solve my issues was a revision surgery. So I am currently post-op a week. But to answer your question didn't notice major malabsorption issues because I used a lot of bariatric supplements consistently.

[ForeverHealthy 22]

Thank you Jelaine, for sharing this. This is a relief to hear from a malabsorbtion perspective. I am sorry you had to go through a revision. Do the docs say this is common having such tenure post op?

[jelaine5280 4]

Well my doctor said it wasn't abnormal but a possibility. A lot has changed since my initial surgery and his analogy was that when I got surgery it was like a new model car and unforeseen issues occur and requires a tune up. So thinking that I would never have any issues was unrealistic on my part. But I don't regret my decision to have the surgery I just know that I will definitely make sure that I follow up annually to make sure everything is working as designed. Good luck with your surgery and journey. Remember it's a tool that requires the following of the rules in order to get the most success.

[ForeverHealthy 22]

Thank you, Jelaine. When you say "a lot has changed since my surgery", are you referring to technology, or your own body?

[jelaine5280 4]

I'm referring to technology and the procedures. There was no gastric sleeve when I got surgery initially.

[ForeverHealthy 22]

Thanks Jelaine. Much appreciated.

[MxKitty 93]

I would like to hear some feedback from any RNY-ers who are 10+ years post-op. Can you tell me how you are feeling, specifically with regards to Malabsorption given the Vitamin regiment? Despite taking all the required supplements have you experienced any loss of teeth? Bone density issues? Other issues? I am planning on an RNY in the next two months, and would like a realistic picture of long term experiences one may have, even with adhering to the Vitamin regiment. I get that transfusions may be required based on low absorption of Iron, which I hear is common. I am curious to know though over time, what does the overall big picture look like /feel like and do you regret the decision you have made to have this surgery in the first place due to this?

Thank you in advance for your time!

I had my Roux-en-y in March 2002 and I'd do it all over again (even with my current repair surgery 2/9/16). I did lose some hair but it grew back and I wasn't perfect with my Vitamins but I have no bone/teeth issues. My PCP ran my blood work twice annually for all my vitamin levels and occasionally prescribed very large once a month doses of Vitamin D but that's it. Best of luck with your surgery!

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[ForeverHealthy 22]

Amazing and thank you so much for sharing this with me! Best wishes to you as well!!!