Question:
Can you have a full colonoscopy done after RNY?

WE ALL NEED TO HAVE THIS DONE SOMETIME. ANY ONE OUT THERE THAT HAS HAD ONE?    — blank first name B. (posted on September 2, 2001)

September 2, 2001
A colonoscopy can be done. The large intestine is not effected by the RNY. An endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum cannot be done as before. A large part of the stomach is separated from the pouch so that part of the stomach and the duodenum can't be viewed,only the pouch and esophagus. I understand that some times a pediatric endoscope is used to try to view more of the stomach. I don't know how well that works.
   — [Anonymous]

September 2, 2001
Just had one 2 wks ago. I'm "that age". Since my bariatric surgeon did it, the pre was even customized for my small pouch. Cool.
   — vitalady

November 15, 2001
I have a Major Question ??? What an Why do we have to have this done !!!! Any answeres would be appriciated thnx.
   — Birgit T.

November 15, 2001
Colonoscopys are to detect polyps, abnormal growths pre cancerous, divrertelcosis, cancer, and such. This test isnt related to WLS but age. After 50 everyone is supposed to get this test every few years, for safety.
   — bob-haller

March 9, 2002
Colonoscopy can be done after this surgery without any problem, as all the weight loss surgeries have nothing to do with the colon. Upper endoscopy can be problematic with Roux en Y surgery because there is no easy way to get to the duodenum to evaluate it for ulcers. That is why patients who have the Roux en Y have to take life long acid blockers, such as Zantac, Pepcid, Prilosec, or some such medication.
   — terrysimpson