Question:
I am 4 fot 11 inch and weigh 314 with a BMI at 63.4

My question is has there been anyone that has had the OPEN RNY done with a BMI as high as mine. I would like to talk to you if there is. I am in FLorida state. I have not had the suregery done yet. email me at [email protected]    — Tasha M. (posted on January 28, 2003)

January 27, 2003
Loads of people...I was 73.5 (5'4" 427) and there are people way higher than mine. One of my fellow post-ops at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was 710 lbs when he had his WLS...JR (open RNY 07/17 -142 pounds)
   — John Rushton

January 28, 2003
My BMI was 57.5 - close. I am 6 feet tall and was 424 pounds. Now 6 months later I am down to 311. Good luck and if you have any questions feel free to drop me an email.
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 30, 2003
Hi Tasha, Just want to let you know that my Mom had open RNY 2/14/01, and she was also 4'11" and started at 330#! She now is about 185# and is finally LIVING LIFE!!! (she didn't exercise at all or she could of lost much more) She is very content now with her weight~~ GoodLuck to you!! A new life awaits us all!!~~
   — Kelly W.

January 30, 2003
Hi there, Tasha! I was very close to your stats. I am 5'1" and started out at 323, which made my BMI at 61 and I had open RNY. I will be glad to talk to you. Vi open RNY 9/23/02 down 101 lbs.
   — Vi F.