IaLadybug 1 Posted October 14, 2003 On our local news last night they reported that 2 ladies had died having RNY this past week in Des Moines at the same hospital. My understanding both surgeons had done the proceedure many times. Sure glad I chose the lap band Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerRenayd2 0 Posted October 14, 2003 I think with any surgery you take the risk of death. I am very pleased with my Doctor and with my choice of getting the band! Funny, I was waiting in the DR office and this lady had her mind set on the Y surgery. My guess her weight was 250. Unless you want to be a size 5 in 6months and take that health risk-I just can't understand why more people are not wanting the band. It is so much safer than the Y. Oh well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IaLadybug 1 Posted October 14, 2003 I asked a gal in group about her choosing the RNY over the lapband and she said its because you don't have to keep going back to your surgeon every few months for the rest of your life she was probably about 250 also Share this post Link to post Share on other sites