Open RnY

Open RnY 2/28/11 First anyone else have open RNY? or the Micro Pouch? . Does anyone know of a clothing exhange program. I am going through clothes and wanted to donate them and hopefully some one can use them

 Are you a Dr. Cooperstone patient? 

Some Dr.'s only do open procedures as either they haven't gone for the laproscopic training or feel that it should be done openly.

Many of my friends from my bariatric support group, LIPO (Long Island Post Ops) have had it done open and are doing great.

Some support groups, like mine, do offer clothing exchanges.  Addtionally, thrift stores are a good suggestion.  The one near my Dr.'s office right next door to Mather Hospital, has an exchange, bring something, take something.

I hope this helps you!

Good luck on your journey!

(((HUGS)))

No I had Dr. Sapala and he does the MicroPouch which is done exclusively open. and thanks I will bring that up at next support group.