Does roux n y gastric bypass present challenges for future unrelated surgeries?

[gz345ski 3]

I had my bypass in March of 2015. Now I'll be having a hysterectomy on April 12 th of this year. Does the bypass present any issues with being intubated? Is there anything I need to make sure my surgeon and anesthesiologist understand?

[kjwrn 129]

I imagine the main thing would be no blind NG tubes, but I would just make sure anesthesia and your surgeon know you have had a gastric bypass. I don't really think they would need to put an NG tube down, but just incase they do need to i would let them know.

[gz345ski 3]

Thanks so much, Kj. Ok, I should be fine then.

[kjwrn 129]

Good luck with your surgery! Hopefully now with your weight loss it will allow your surgeon to perform it in a less invasive way!

[gz345ski 3]

Unfortunately, Kj, due to the bypass the surgeon might not be able to go in laparoscopically. She will attempt to, but she said that scarring or adhesions might thwart her efforts. In any event, since I'm down 152 lbs., I know that my risk factors are greatly reduced. Your good wishes are greatly appreciated.

[nursesrock74 15]

RNY folks often find themselves needing their gallbladder removed. Idk what the connection is but it's common.

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[nursesrock74 15]

Another think RNY and abdominal surgery in general can be troublesome if too much scar tissue forms.

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