Pre-op fears
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I am having my first set of pre-op testing tomorrow, 1/6/14. NP of my Surgeon's practice has recommended RNY surgery. My family is less than supportive out of fear. I also fear complications post-op. I have many co-morbidities including Diabetes, Heart Disease, just to name a few. I also have a moderately enlarged liver due to high cholesterol/triglicerides. Has anyone else had this problem (also enlarged spleen) and had RNY surgery? Was it done laparoscopically, open incision? What if any complications were there?