Question:
Do they do RNY surgery on patients with Cirrhosis of the liver?

I HAVE CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER AND HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN BY TWO DOCTORS FOR THE RNY SURGERY. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A DOCTOR WHO WILL PERFORM THIS SURGERY ON A PATIENT WITH CIRRHOSIS? HAS ANYONE HAD THE RNY SRGERY WHO HAS CIRRHOSIS?    — RENEE S. (posted on February 21, 2002)

February 21, 2002
Renee, If your cirrhosis was caused by hepitatus you will have a hard time finding a surgeon to do surgery. If it was caused by diabetes or obesity, you may be able to find one. You did not say how your cirrhosis was caused. I hope this helps.
   — Phiddy B.

February 23, 2002
If the cirrhosis is due to alcohol abuse you will have a hard time finding a surgeon. Alcohol in any quantity is bad news for the RNY pouch. If a doc thinks you did or do have a drinking problem they would probably take a pass.
   — Christy M.

March 1, 2002
I have heptatis C and damage to my liver (not cirrhosis but damage). My first doctor took a look at all my test and my surgery is scheduled for next month. I would call Weight for Life in California and ask one of their specialist. Good luck !
   — [Anonymous]