http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2003/01/31/need-some-information-and-support/ About types of surgeries available, dietary, family, work, emotional.. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:03:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2003/01/31/need-some-information-and-support/#comment-82 Bridgette Margeret Sat, 01 Feb 2003 07:23:56 +0000 http://www.obesity-surgery.wordpress-by.org/2003/01/31/need-some-information-and-support/#comment-82 Robin, I had LAP RNY on 9/11. I also had my gall bladder removed. My surgery started at 7:30 a.m. and was complete by noon. There are several factors involved regarding whether or not LAP is even an option for you. First of all, not all surgeons do the procedure laproscopically. It's trickier and I'd certainly make sure that if your surgeon does offer the option, s/he has lots of experience doing LAP procedures. Secondly, size can be a factor. As my docs explained to me, the more weight one carries around the lower abdominal area, the more likely they are to run into problems with being able to maneuver the instruments around. So far, they've had no women they couldn't complete the LAP on, but several men had to be <!--more--> converted to open because of the amount of fat in their lower abdomens and around their livers. Also, sometimes previous surgeries create scar tissue that the surgeons find make it necessary to do the open procedure. As far as recovery, I can't speak to what the open incision feels like. But I was home in two days with almost no pain. Still tired, though. Even with LAP, we have to remember that we've had our insides rearranged and it takes time to get back our energy. Hope this helps. Jennie--- Robin,
I had LAP RNY on 9/11. I also had my gall bladder
removed. My surgery started at 7:30 a.m. and was
complete by noon. There are several factors involved
regarding whether or not LAP is even an option for
you. First of all, not all surgeons do the procedure
laproscopically. It’s trickier and I’d certainly make
sure that if your surgeon does offer the option, s/he
has lots of experience doing LAP procedures.
Secondly, size can be a factor. As my docs explained
to me, the more weight one carries around the lower
abdominal area, the more likely they are to run into
problems with being able to maneuver the instruments
around. So far, they’ve had no women they couldn’t
complete the LAP on, but several men had to be

converted to open because of the amount of fat in
their lower abdomens and around their livers. Also,
sometimes previous surgeries create scar tissue that
the surgeons find make it necessary to do the open
procedure. As far as recovery, I can’t speak to what
the open incision feels like. But I was home in two
days with almost no pain. Still tired, though. Even
with LAP, we have to remember that we’ve had our
insides rearranged and it takes time to get back our
energy. Hope this helps.
Jennie—

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