Question:
Is complications from RNY wls expected?

   — Toby2 (posted on May 4, 2008)

May 4, 2008
Hello and I wish you well on your new journey, I would say that complications are not expected but I wouldnt go in thinking it will be the smoothest surgery, most people have alot of pain. I went had the surgery 6 months ago and have had very little pain at all, a coulpe of cowokers have had it and had a different experience but all 3 of us still say it was well worth it!!!!
   — dapoohster38

May 4, 2008
There are many of us who have had every complication listed and there are many of us who have had nothing but smooth sailing. The most important thing is to do exactly as your surgeon tells you and keep very good communication with him/her. You know your body, if something feels terribly wrong...call your doctor. He/she has seen it all before. RNY does take a lot of adjustment and it is a whole new way of life...but WELL worth it! I have had many complications but would do it again in a heartbeat! I've talked to others who don't even dump (which ISN'T a complication, it is a side affect). Just stay on top of what you are supposed to do and you will be fine! Good luck with your journey! Kim
   — kcox1960

May 4, 2008
Complicatios are never expected or anticipated. Everyone is different. I had no complications at all. I am almost 5 yrs out and I had no problems. I have maintained my weight loss also. I lost 150LBS. More than I expected. Good luck and enjoy your new life ahead
   — Joanc

May 4, 2008
I HAD OPEN RNY BACK IN 2002 AND I HAD SOME COMPLICATIONS. THAT LASTED AWHILE.TODAY IM DOING OK.GOOD LUCK
   — deb44m

May 4, 2008
No one ever expects complications, but sometimes they happen. Be sure you have read all the information you can about the surgery and possibilities and know your facts, be ready for everything, and hope that things go very well for yourself. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

May 5, 2008
I am 9 years post op of RNY and had many complications and a lot of pain. I have talked to others that had no problems. Just go in with no worries or no scares. I went through mine on my own and had no one there. I wasn't scared at all and had no worries. Some of the complications I had was severe some were not. Everyone is different and the body is going through a big change. Something that takes some time to get used to.
   — nascar_angel_3_2003

May 5, 2008
Life is a giant complication...Going into relationships...having babies...buying a new house...There are complications with everything...especially surgery. If you live live expecting complications, what kind of life is that? Yes... some have complications...the risks of WLS for most who have had surgery outweighs the risks of not having the surgery...Being morbidly obese and many with diabetes is a complication worth trading for minor ones...I have had minor comlications with vitamin deficiencies after 4 years. I also had the best last 4 years that I wouldn't trade for ANYTHING!
   — .Anita R.