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Celestialspirit1    2

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Hi, I'm new to your group & was wondering if this is for any type of bypass surgery or just the ones listed? I had RNY back in 2003 & I would love to be a part of your group. Thanks!

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KellyLessBelly    31

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Hi! Many of us are RNYers. There are forums for sleevers, banders, etc., but you are in the right place for rny support!

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Celestialspirit1    2

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Thanks so much!

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RJ'S/beginning    5,357

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Welcome to the forum...It is for everyone who needs support for any WLS. Questions ask away! We need your input as much as you may need our help. :)

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Welcome! Lots of people that have had RNY. Look at the surgery forums for the one on RNY.

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ChristyAZ    87

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Wecome! I am a fairly new newbie too .... and will be having RNY in August 2014 ..... so it will be nice to have another bypasser to share their story :)

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Celestialspirit1    2

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Wecome! I am a fairly new newbie too .... and will be having RNY in August 2014 ..... so it will be nice to have another bypasser to share their story :)

Hi Christy, I see from ur name your in AZ, so am I. Where are you having your surgery done? When are you having it done? I had mine done at St Luke's Hospital in 2003. I originally lost 200 lbs & have been able to keep the weight off. I recently started loosing weight again (not sure why & going to drs to get checked, but I've lost another 20 lbs) I've gone from a sizzle 30 1/2 dress to a 12 at last check may be smaller now.

I've had a few issues crop up they had to move my bile duct connection & I also had a twist in my intestines. I have a B-12 deficiency so I get shots 2x a month & I may need to get IV Iron now also but these things were not something that would ever have stopped me from getting the surgery.

It's a def life change, it's not something to go into thinking it's easy it's a lifetime commitment. If I can answer any questions or you just need someone to talk to I'm here for ya!

Best wishes on your surgery!

Hugs,

Stacey

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I'm new to this as well. I've been doing research on this for some time and am now on my way I have chosen to do the rny and it shoul be late aug or early sep 2014 any advise would be helpful

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