Question:
what would u do?

hi..i had a dilemma and just wanted to get some opinions on what other ppl think is best to do..theres one DR i can use who will be able to do the surgery in about a month but he only does open RNY and he doesnt transect..he also doesnt require any pre weight loss or require quitting smoking..the other DR's waitin list is about 3-4 months.he will do lap RNY not sure if he transects..he does require weight loss and no smoking before surgery..i dont mind an open RNY the scar doesnt bother me..but i have heard that its silly to even get the surgery without transection now..opinions?    — christine S. (posted on November 8, 2002)

November 8, 2002
Been there, done that...get the transection. It's just one less thing to worry about. :))
   — Leslie F.

November 8, 2002
Those who have had the surgery and did not get transected sometimes had to have revisions to transected later on. It just seems easier to get the transected now.
   — Cindy R.

November 8, 2002
I think if it were me I would chose the DR. that is a little more picky on how his patients are going to heal afterward. Someone told me if you smoke after surgery that you have a 60% chance of getting ulcers that bleed in your new pouch. Now, I don't know about you but that sounds very scary to me and since my surgery I have been very protective of that little pouch of mine. Anyway.....I would choose the more qualified and the Dr. that is more picky about his patients. It only means that he is looking out for you and wants the best for you.
   — DRutherford

November 9, 2002
If I were you, I would go with the doctor who takes more pre-cautions. Also, I would find a doctor that DOEStransect because you'll only be saving yourself from possibly going into surgery again for SLD. Just my 2 cents.
   — Samar M.