what is RNY?

Was wondering what RNY stands for.

HELLO THIS IS WHAT I READ UP... I HAD LAPBAND ON MARCH-03-06 DOWN 67LBS FEEL GREAT.HOPE THIS HELPS. KATHY LANCASTER The Roux-en-Y, RUNY, or RNY is a more complex operation, which evolved from the VBG to provide more consistent and successful weight loss. The small upper pouch (1/2 ounce) is completely separated from the distal stomach which is left in place. A "Y" shaped segment of small bowel is attached to the pouch with a narrow opening. This delays the mixing of food and digestive juices from the distal stomach resulting in poorer absorption of calories and nutrients. This both restricts food intake and interferes with absorption resulting in more consistent weight loss, but has a higher risk of complications or side effects. 80% of patients lose at least half their excess weight with the RNY procedure. The RNY averages a 3-day hospitalization with a return to full activity in 7-10 days. A liquid protein and soft diet is suggested for 3 weeks post op 299 LBS NOW 232LBS FEELING GREAT

Thanks for the information. I did not have any idea what it was. Did you have any problems before or after your surgery? Debbie Pike

Hi Debbie, Only promblem I had was i gotten a blood clot where my port was it got infectted 3 weeks after my sugery It was cause I am on a blood thinner Dr,Rod said it was the first time this has happen. Had the port taken out on March-18th he is waiting to make sure that all the infection is gone....but I still loosing weight so that good.And i feel really good.I see Dr.Rod on June-13th hopely he will let me know when he plans to put another port in.I have be getting a little hungry but i'm sticking to my protien shakes and measuring everything.It really feels good not to use my oxgen machine have came off of some of my meds too.I hope this helps you some. Kathy Lancaster Dr.Rodriquez is my doctor Had my sugery at Nortons. Everybody was great there!