Question:
how long will an open RNY operation take? From the time they knock you out?

   — Kelly P. (posted on July 13, 2002)

July 13, 2002
my open rny took about 2 hours. but i was in the recovery room for quite a long time.
   — Tami K.

July 13, 2002
Open, Just over a hour.<P> Laps a bit longer, my wifes was 1.5 hours.
   — bob-haller

July 13, 2002
I was under almost 4 hours. I also died for 34 seconds though so some of it was trying to revive me and some of it was for the removal of cancer from my womb. Most people go under for 1-2 hours.
   — Gremlin Q.

July 13, 2002
I had an open RNY about 17 days ago. The surgery took 2.5 hours. I was in recovery about 3 or 4 hours. All went really well. No buyer's remorse here. I am thrilled I went through it.
   — C. C.

July 13, 2002
hi there everyone is different but it seems like 2 hrs is average mine was 2 hours and all went excellent im very greatful for that best of luck to you :)
   — carrie M.

July 13, 2002
open rny/silastic ring with leak test performed before incision closing, internal scar tissue removed from previous surgeries & a liver biopsy. i was taken to recovery after spending 2.5 hours in surgery. i spent 1 hour in recovery & was taken to my room. i was out of bed & walking 3 hours later. good luck!
   — sheryl titone

July 13, 2002
I had open RNY...one hour!!! Recovery room...one hour!!! Walking same day!!!!
   — Brenda A.

July 14, 2002
I was in surgery 1 hour 25 mins and was in recovery for 1 hour.
   — Melody F.

July 14, 2002
Like everyone said....It is different for everybody!! I was in surgery 2 hours, only in recovery about 50 mins. and then in my room. They said I may have to go to ICU for the 1st day (at my hospital if you are over 300 lbs. they require you to go to ICU) I was 310, but I guess did so well in the recovery room, they sent me to my room. Up and walking and going to the bathroom within 2 hours of getting to my room.
   — Sharon H.

July 14, 2002
I had an Open RNY by Ernest Rhenks, MD on 01/21/02. His "cutting time" is 45 minutes. I was in and out of the OR in 1 hr and 15 minutes. Dr Rehnke is extremely technically proficient. He has a hand picked OR team in each hospital he operates in that is very experieiced with caring for morbidly obese patients. Diaen Norcross
   — DianeN

July 14, 2002
I was out exactly 86 minutes according to all my surgeon's notes :) Hope that helps!
   — lilmskitty

July 15, 2002
I was in surgery for 4 1/2 hours and in recovery for 9 hours. However, I had LAP RNY with a serious heart condition that took extra monitoring.
   — Tina P.

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