I had gastric Bypass five years ago. I had a rocky start and lost down to 109 because I was sick. Didn't have anything to do with the RNY but was ulcers and a tumor in my "old" stomach. After I got all fixed up, I have gained some weight back (up to 134lbs now) and feel great. It is considered "the gold standard". I, too, am an R.N., retired now, and have taken care of many weight loss patients. Not to start a debate, but I would never consider lap-band. It works for some, others it doesn't. That is also true with the RNY. A very long story that I won't get into, but about thirty years ago, I had the Intestinal bypass which has been outlawed now. had problems the whole time, had to go on disability. They thought i had Lupus or Ms. turns out it was Blind Loop Syndrome but it took many, many years to fiqure it out. I had the surgery reversed to save my life when I got so sick I couldn't walk and was having periods of Paralysis. Started rapidly gaining and because of my health history, my surgeon recommended the RNY or Gastric Bypass as people know it by. My story of illness and near death before I had it is on obesityhelp.com in my profile. If you want more info, please pm me. |