Question:
Two questions, It seems that in the past week or so there

have been more than the usual number of posts regarding pouch discomfort and other post RNY problems is this my imagination or pre op jitters? Also I am wondering if others have had the RNY done with the pouch totally separated from the remaining stomach, not just a staple line separation. has this worked well for you? Do you have much pouch discomfort or other eating problems? thanks for your input    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 31, 2001)

August 31, 2001
Hi, I was transected, having my pouch separated from my stomach, and I have been fine. I've heard that many surgeons are doing this now instead of the stapling. I guess it's just a preference, or what the surgeon has had the most success with. But some still staple, like I said it must be a preference of the individual surgeon. Your probably having pre op jitters,and just noticing the pouch pain or problematic questions. I think a lot of the questions on here are for people to be reassured that they are ok, and of course there are people that have problems too. If you've researched this, and feel confident in your surgeon, you should be fine. There are thousands of people on this site, don't get nervous by the few that post questions. Best wishes to you!
   — [Anonymous]

August 31, 2001
I, too, have been transected and have had no difficulties with my pouch. ONE TIME I did have a little pain, but it was because something got stuck. It dislodged immediately and I was fine. Other than that, I have had NO problems whatsoever. You probably just have the jitters. Everything should be just fine. Good luck, Maria
   — Maria H.

September 1, 2001
What you see here are the problems. The successes are in the profile updates. Check my profile, I am down 50 pounds since July 23rd and feel GREAT!
   — bob-haller

September 1, 2001
I am 5 weeks post op Lap RNY. When they do the surgery Lap, they have to transect the stomach because the stapler is too big. I have had no problems with my pouch unless I drink something too fast. Then it kind of "yells" at me for a min or two and then it goes away. I'm glad I had my stomach transected because now I don't have to worry about staple line disruptions.
   — Elizabeth C.