Question:
Should I combine my RNY bypass surgery with a hysterectomy?

I have been approved for the RNY and the hysterectomy is also medically indicated.    — Stephanie M. (posted on May 3, 2001)

May 3, 2001
Will your Doc even do that. I mean for open RNY they cut from mid belly up to breast bone, and for hysterectomy from mid belly to bikini line. Ouch, I think that would be too much. I had a complete hysterectomy. I am told the hysterectomy is much worse than the bypass. I hope that is so because the hyster wasn't too bad for me. Although you are very sore from the incision and feel pulling inside. I haven't had the RNY yet.
   — Karla K.

May 3, 2001
Now having had Rny and hysterectomy (6 years apart), I would agree that the hysterectomy was harder, and recovery longer, although Rny was lap. To combine the two might mean a longer time under anethesia. Also, they are done by different specialties, surgeon-wise. Seems like it would be difficult and more painful.
   — danirat

May 4, 2001
I know that my surgeon has on occasion done the bypass along side the gyn surgeon who performed the hysterectomy. I think that it makes perfect sense to have only one open surgery. It may be a little more difficult, but having only one recovery sure gets my vote!! Shelley
   — Shelley.

October 4, 2001
I am scheduled to have an open rny, gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and panniculectomy (tummy tuck) at the same time. The doctor says I will have one incision from hip to hip and they can perform all the surgeries from that one site. Debbie
   — blank first name B.