Hi All,

I am trying to decide whether to have the RNY gastric bypass. My PCP is against it citing that she has 6 patients who she treats and who've had major complications from the surgery, including osteroperosis. Has anyone had this complication or know of anyone who has?

I know a few people who have had the RNY and only one has complications and the others don't. The difference I have noticed between them is the one who has complications doesn't follow dr orders. No vitamin, drinking alcohol etc.. if I were you I would go get a second opinion.


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Thanks so much. I am strongly leaning towards having it (obese, high blood pressure, GERD [hiatal hernia], high cholesterol, pre-diabetese). I believe I will get a third opinion. The surgeon thinks this is the way I should go. The PCP thinks surgeons just want to cut. :-)

I have same issues as well.. just remember everyone is different.. good luck


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I had all of the things you mentioned, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes on insulin, gout and I was able to stop all my meds immediately after surgery. I had diabetes for 10 years. In my opinion the surgery was completely worth it. I am 9 months out and do follow directions. I can see where things could go wrong if you don't eat right or take vitamins. I have been taking all mine and my blood test are all within normal. Before surgery I also had high liver enzymes and that is reversed too.

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I had high cholesterol, sleep apnea and bad heartburn issues due to a sliding hiatal hernia. The Dr wanted to do a RNY, I was very hesitant due to a fear of malabsorption issues. Decided to take the risk and go for gastric sleeve instead (if my heartburn issues got worse, I could then have the RNY if I had to). Had the sleeve and the hernia repair at the same time. I have been very lucky during the recovery, no major issues, relatively painless, I'm at 5 months out and no heartburn in the last 4 months :-). Sleep Apnea is gone, cholesterol has improved but I still take Lipitor (lowest dose possible though)

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A good surgeon and nutritionist will monitor your recommend vitamin supplements and monitor your blood labs. They have adjusted my vitamins at 2 months and six months. My next labs are at one year. Just stay on top of your follow up with regular check ups. It doesn't stop after surgery. A good plan is followed up for a year.

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RNY is the most common type of gastric bypass. Google it for details.

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Thank you for your comments - especially those of you who HAD the same health issues that I currently HAVE. I really appreciate you sharing your own experience. It has helped me along in my decision-making.