Vbg to RnY

[carelabra 36]

I am waiting to be cleared by NUT, then my doctor will set a date. I'm having a VBG to RnY revision. My doctor says it is going to be an open, no "if's, and's or but's". Anyone else have this revision or an open procedure? If so, what was your down time (Im a nurse and need to get back to work as soon as possible)? I would appreciate hearing yall's stories. My VBG was over 20 + years ago, and like childbirth, I have forgotten all the pain etc. Then again, it may be just that old age thing. ????

55yo

5'5.5"

Heaviest weight 320 lbs

Currently down 22 lbs in 1 mo pre op supervised diet.

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[RJC5197 282]

I am having VBG to RNY revision May 17.

VBG was done 20 years ago.

I am having it done laparoscopic.

All my Dr. asked is that I loose some weight to get as much weight out of my liver as possible.

I am soooo looking forward to get rid of this damn band.

Sorry you have to have open. May be due to too much adhesion or other issues?

Good luck

[carelabra 36]

Thank you! Yes adhesions were a big concern of mine. Good luck to you also!!

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[RJC5197 282]

My last Dr visit now has me thinking this will go open

The Dr and PA said they will try for laproscopic but now the feel otherwise

My main concern is I clearly remember the extra pain and much longer recovery.

It has to be done to eliminate my VBG issues.

How did yours go

Thx

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[carelabra 36]

Mine is in the 25th of this month. I too am an open and also vaguely remember the pain but it's been so long it has faded. Not sure of that's a good thing or a bad thing.lol. I gonna be positive and say we will go through this like rock stars! I'll be praying for a uneventful surgery and a quick recovery for you!

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