Question:
How long does an Open RNY procedure normally take?

   — Kay S. (posted on June 3, 2002)

June 3, 2002
Hi, my physician just informed me that my surgery would probably last between 2 and 2 1/2 hours max. That's of course if all went as planned. Good Luck.
   — Elizabeth P.

June 3, 2002
The open RNY with gall bladder removal I had 4 weeks ago took 2 hours 10 minutes.
   — Kelly S.

June 3, 2002
I had Open RNY (w/out gallbladder removal) on 1/28/02 and was in surgery for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
   — Julie K.

June 3, 2002
I had open RNY with gall bladder removal, appendix removal, and a small hernia repair - it took over 5 hours. The plan was originally to just remove the gall bladder and do the RNY but once the Dr. got in there he found that my appendix needed to go and I had a small umbilical hernia that needed repaired. I was originally told the surgery would take around 2 hours max. Needless to say, my family was freaking out that I was out for so long.
   — Kim A.

June 4, 2002
My Dr was in and out in 1 hour. That's why he prefers open to lap. You don't have to be under for nearly as long!
   — Robby E.

June 4, 2002
my doctor told us 2 to 2 and half hours,, mine took 3 and he sent someone out to tell my wife everything was fine,, it was just taking a little longer,, most of my weight was in my belly and he had to work harder to get in there,,but all went well,,good luck,,
   — bruce M.