Question:
What is a RNY? Thanks

   — flojo (posted on January 17, 2007)

January 17, 2007
Hello, Here is a link where you can read about the most common procedure called the Rouex-en-Y (RNY) Here is the link. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/information/answers1.php?N=V1169059681 Take care and best wishes to you. Cira
   — Cira S.

January 18, 2007

   — jk_harris

January 18, 2007
RNY is The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. The upper top of your Stomach once was just stapled to form a small Pouch (which is where the Nerve endding are which gives you the Fullness Sensations). But now this small pouch (which after surgery would now hold 2-3 ounces worth of food about the size of an egg). Now since this is seperated from your old stomach, the Small intestines needs to be re-routed up pass the old stomach to your new stomach (the smaller Pouch). Sometimes but rarely the old stomach may be removed, but very seldon unless diseased. So below the old stomach still attached to your intestines there is made an incission to bring the intestines up to connect to the new pouch but then there is a connection made that the secretions from the old stomach can still drain and combine in the aborbtion of the food passing through your new intestine tract at this point is the Y, But also since your food is traveling through a smaller portain of the small intestines, there is less absorbtion thus you'll need extra Vitamins after surgery due to Malaborbtion of the foods you'll now be eatting, You'll need to eat alot less and slowly to feel the sensation quicker when you eat. As the same with drinking you'll now only sip, sip, sip and no using straws. The only foods you'll be eating for the first 12-18 months will be Proteins such as Meats, Fish, Eggs and Cheeses. No Carbs such as Breads, Pasta and Rice. After 12 months Veggies and Salads can be added. Drink Zero calorie Fluids is all that is Allowed such as Water, Crystal Light or Walmarts brand. No juices and definently NO Sodas. The length of time in the Hospital if there are no complications is usually 3-5 day. But that and your after care diet depends on your surgeon. It is said that those who follow up with Regular Doctor and Surgeon Post-op Visits PLUS attending Support groups are the Most Succesful Patients. Good Luck on your WLS Journey, Mike An OH Leader in Clearwater, FL.
   — Michael Eak