Surgery Date Scheduled for RNY on 12/28

Hi All,

I am happy to report that I now have RNY surgery scheduled for 12/28/10 with Dr. Portenier at Duke. Even though I've done a ton of research on this, I still have a lot of questions. Probably some that I don't even know to ask. I do have a chance to ask some additional questions during my pre-opt. appointments, but I was just wondering if anyone who had RNY previously or is going to have RNY has any advice, tips, suggestions, warnings, etc. Any feedback is appreciated. It helps to know what I may experience.

I am also curious how much pain/discomfort to expect right after surgery while still in the hospital and the first week or two. I've had laparoscopic sugery on my lower back previously, but I am nervous that I may experience more pain/discomfort with this surgery. Any suggestions on how to rest more comfortably and/or deal with the pain, as well as how to prepare for my home recovery time are appreciated.

Thanks.

Lisa

Hi,

I have a question .I have an appointment to meet my surgeon on 12/14 and the shrink on 12/23. Have you had these visit and if so how soon after did you get a surgery date. My doctor is Aurora Pryor. Thanks

mym22988,

I met with the nurse practitioner instead of the surgeon, and the psychologist, and dietician. Unfortunately, I'm not the best person to ask about timing. I had some personal delays that delayed my time schedule. However, it seemed like based on my conversation with the nurse practitioner, that the surgery appointment could be scheduled within a month or two of those appointments. This is also dependent on whether or not you need any special testing, like a sleep study, etc.

Lisa

When did you turn your application in? I turn my application in on October 20,2010 and still haven't heard anything from them I do know that they sent my information to BcBsNC for psych eval and group thearpy approval and that was approve.But I haven't heard anything from Duke Weight Loss Clinic.

I turned my application in on October 19th.

Ok thats good to know! I was getting nervous.

Dr.Pryor is a great doctor! She was my co workers doctor and she loved her. Thats who I am hoping to get.

She was my co- workers surgeon as well. I am hoping to have surgery in January. The wait is so nerve racking. I pray for smooth sailing with no delays.

You are right nerve racking ain't even the word. I hoping for mid January or February .I heard that they had surgerys already booked to mid January.I am hoping am one of those and just don't know it yet.

When did they call to set up your appointments?