I am ‘in process’ without a surgery date yet. I am a candidate for RNY because of GERD, sugar addiction, comorbidites but I have had three previous abdominal surgeries and my surgeon said adhesions could require me to have a sleeve instead. Did any of you have successful RNY despite having adhesions?

My doctor was concerned about adhesions too because of prior abdominal surgery, but my RNY was successful. Good luck to you!

I had 3 c- sections 18, 20, and 25 years ago. I also had a tubal ligation back then too. Are these the types of abdominal surgeries that you're referring to?
My bypass is scheduled for tomorrow July 3. Should I be concerned about him not being able to do my bypass?

Thanks, Briswife15. Alex76, I am sure you will be fine or he would have mentioned it! My surgeon was most concerned about my old gallbladder surgery. The others were a 2 stage hysterectomy but he was not as concerned with them. Relax, and get a good nights sleep. Please let me know how it goes. You’ll be in my thoughts tomorrow. Best wishes!

Thanks, Libby63! I will be sure to post my update in the July Siblings thread.

My surgeon was not concerned that I had had my gallbladder and appendix removed two years prior. My RNY surgery went very smoothly, no problems.

I also had some questions for my surgeon about this prior to my RNY having had a hysterectomy before. The way it was explained to me was that they were most concerned with prior abdominal surgeries that involved implanted mesh to repair them, such as a large hernia repair. I bet you will do just fine.

Good luck tomorrow!

I had an adhesion from an OLD c section and an old hysterectomy. I got my bypass and the next day ended up in emergency surgery from a bowel blockage due to said adhesions! I had 3 blood transfusions and was in ICU for an entire week. With ANY abdominal surgery there is always a risk if adhesions. The blockage was not due to my bypass unfortunately it happened a day later.

Mrs Hayes, that must have been terrifying. Glad you are ok now.

4 hours ago, Libby63 said:

Mrs Hayes, that must have been terrifying. Glad you are ok now.

It was.

Thank you Preston and Fluffy

On 07/02/2019 at 17:00, Libby63 said:

I am ‘in process’ without a surgery date yet. I am a candidate for RNY because of GERD, sugar addiction, comorbidites but I have had three previous abdominal surgeries and my surgeon said adhesions could require me to have a sleeve instead. Did any of you have successful RNY despite having adhesions?

Hi Libby. I’ve had two sections and adhesions were my biggest fear because I had them with my second section and pain was terrible!!
However this pain was not even close. He did tell me I had quite a bit of scar tissue so he had to make an additional incision. But other than that I’m doing great. I went RNY. When you sign your consents they will put both in case he can’t do one, if that makes sense. All in all, I’m so excited at how well this went for me! Good luck to you

Thanks, Briswife15. Alex76, I am sure you will be fine or he would have mentioned it! My surgeon was most concerned about my old gallbladder surgery. The others were a 2 stage hysterectomy but he was not as concerned with them. Relax, and get a good nights sleep. Please let me know how it goes. You’ll be in my thoughts tomorrow. Best wishes!

Good morning, Libby63: I'm happy to report that you were right! My bypass was a success. I woke up yesterday and was in minimal pain that was managed well by the nurses. I haven't had anything to eat in about 34 hours and I don't feel any hunger. This morning I will start my clear liquid Diet Phase 1. Wish me luck!
Thanks again for your supportive words.

I also had some questions for my surgeon about this prior to my RNY having had a hysterectomy before. The way it was explained to me was that they were most concerned with prior abdominal surgeries that involved implanted mesh to repair them, such as a large hernia repair. I bet you will do just fine. [emoji4]
Good luck tomorrow!

Good morning, Fluffy! You were right, I did just fine [emoji4] I am officially 1 day post-op from gastric bypass. It's still hard for me to believe that I went through with it! I'm excited to begin my road to recovery and renewal! Thank you for your encouragement.

Congratulations Alex76!!![emoji253][emoji253]

Mine was concerned a little too, when I had my GallBladder/Appendectomy in 1983, instead of a Right Subcostal which was traditional in those days , I had a Right Para- median, just to the right of my navel, 3 inches above, 4 inches below, yeah anybody looking and I as a rule only flash it at medical personnel, can see the external manifestation but how scarred and adhesional- how do you like that word? I could be internally? Would it affect his trochar placements? Would my belly inflate with CO2 perfectly would I be lop- sided? But all went well , ended up with 6 incisions including one in the upper navel, the lower was taken up by my laparoscopic tubal ligation years ago. While I was still a little swollen it looked like my navel was trying to blow kisses, Weird City! But now, after 10 months they have become a part of Stretch Mark Land, unless you were familiar with his or another Bariatric Surgeon' Handiwork, you won't find them easily. The very few times I was peeved with him, I remember the initials are B.S., I chuckle and get over my Mental Temper Tantrum quickly!