I had lap RNY.  I was lucky and my liver was down enough that they did not have to do an open. I had lysis of adhesions that he had to clean up before he could do my surgery so that took a little longer and I was pretty sore afterwards.   My doc said even open though the incision would not bevery big.   He also kept me off work for the full 8 weeks anyway even with the lap.  He said it was necessary to get used to the new life style.  Hernias are a big concern especially with the weakened stomach muscles that we have from being over weight.  I have lost 154 pounds since my surgery a year ago.  Kind of at a stand still, but only have 15 more to go until goal weight according to my doc. 

Deb, I think the most important thing is to check out your surgeon, see what his success rate is, and what his support network is for his patients.  It took me a year of research to find my doctor.  His leak rate was low, He had very low mortality rate  His staff was excellent and his presurgical education was awesome.

Hi cydney.  As you probably have found out by now nothing is close to anything in the northwoods.  I'm in Mercer and just starting to find out about having surgery.  Minoqua has a support group that meets the fourth Monday of every other month.  The next is October 26 at 6:30 at Marshfield Clinic Minoqua Center 9601 Townline Road.  I am planning on going.  It is for those looking into surgery and those that have had it.  It's a dietician supported group according to its brochure.  For more information you can contact Diane Johnson at 715.358.1167.  She's the dietician I have been seeing to get the 6 month diet out of the way.  Very nice.  Hope this helps.  I can give you directions if you decide to go.  If you find one closer let me know.  Good luck.
deb

HELLO ALL... I AM NEW HERE AND WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS ANYONE ELSE ABOARD THAT HAS-HAD OR IS LOOKING LOOKING TO GET A REVISION???? JUST STARTED THE PROCESS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WENT WRONG...(GRAZING OR SURGICAL PROBLEM). ANYONE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME SITUATION LET ME KNOW...    THANX...DEB