Question:
Does anyone know if Kaiser of Colorado will do laproscopic RNYs ?

I realize there are probably more risks to doing the RNY laproscopically instead of open, but if I can get it, I'd rather recover faster and not have a huge scar running down my stomach if possible. (I have lots of little scars, the lap ports will fit right in *grins*) The only problem is that most of the people who have Kaiser seem to have had the open RNY, so I'm not sure if the lap is an option. Also, can a general surgeon perform a lap and how much experience/training should they have had first ? Thanks, Anita    — Anita N. (posted on December 21, 2000)

February 24, 2001
Hi Anita - I've probably met you at one of the support groups that Kaiser sponsors. I'm not sure when you posted this question, but to answer it, no, Kaiser Colorado does not do the lap procedure. I spoke to my surgeon, Dr. Ramish, and asked him why they don't and he told me they haven't had the time to learn the procedure. I guess it's quite complicated. E-mail me if you want to know more. Thanks.
   — Darcy B.