Question:
RNY and what goes along with it?

Can you also not drink with this procedure while you eat? I am 23 and have asked a few ?'s on here...I thought I wanted the Lap Band but now I am confused. I need a whole bunch of opinions on the RNY! PLEASE HELP ME!!! Thank You all in advance!    — bridgadean (posted on August 27, 2007)

August 27, 2007
Hello, Well I'm in The same boat as you, What helped was posting here and I went to A seminar, granted it was an hour away but I wanted to be able to ask someone who does both procedures or more than one, and be able to ask the dr. questions my self. it was informative, I am leaning towards Rny , Sabrina
   — sabrina S.

August 27, 2007
I was 23 when I had the RNY surgery. I weighed 369 pounds and was on 14 pills a day. The surgery changed my life. I lost 216 pounds and couldn't be happier. I am now 27, I am married, I have a baby and another on the way! Life is full and rewarding. I could not have done it without God leading me to have this life altering surgery!!! If you have questions you can send me a message and I will be happy to help you!!!
   — GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS

August 27, 2007
I HAVE HAD A GASTRIC BYPASS AND AM 3 MONTHS POST-OP. I HAVE LOST 49 POUNDS SO FAR AND IT HAS MADE A HUGH DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE. I WILL NOT TELL YOU IT IS EASY BECAUSE IT IS NOT. IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOU AS FAR AS WHICH ONE IS BEST. IT IS A VERY INDIVUAL DECISSION. BEST OF LUCK.
   — Alvernlaw

August 27, 2007
I've had the RNy done 10 months ago. I weighed 244 pounds and wearing a size 20. I now weigh 156 and wear a size 8. With this procedure you can not eat and drink at the same time. So I will suggest to you is to start practiceing now. This was the hardest thing for me to get use to. I have no complications with this procedure. Yes, you are going to have to chane all of your habits. If you really want this you will make the sacrifices. I would do it all over again if I have to. It has changed my life for the better. As long as you have GOD by your side and ask him to guide you spiritually there is nothing you can not accomplish. GOOD LUCK P.S. If you have any more question feel free to contact me anytime.
   — The One

August 27, 2007
Hi, I had RNY 10 weeks ago, was 271, and now 216, lost 55 pounds, at the beginning was hard, only broths and the hardest part was the protein (for me was harder) i didn't tolerate the flavors, asked for opinions and now I'm good with it. One of the instructions its not to drink liquids when eating (nor before and after about half hour0 because the space for food its small and you need to eat to be nourished. At the beggining was hard but you can do it, if you chew everything very good. At this time when I eat use to drink a few sips of water and doesn't have any problem. God Bless you.
   — jarizomais

August 27, 2007
This is going to be a personal choice. I am 1 year out today and I am down 174lbs. I made my choice after an informational meeting and doing some research on the net. My problem with Lap-Band is you have more of a chance to cheat. You can still take in liquid calories. With my RNY, because of the removal of intestine, I can not tolerate sugar. I thought that would really suck but it has actually saved me from trying to cheat. Not everyone has the sugar intolerance but I like the fact that I do. My husband had the Lap-Band done in May and he is down 68lbs. He is glad he did it but he does fight the cheating thing and wishes the weight would come off faster. Please feel free to contact me if you want to talk more. Happy Weight Loss! Amy
   — Lost4Ever

August 27, 2007
Hi - I am having RNY in October (don't know much about band). Regardless, your stomach is going to be MUCH MUCH smaller, and you will not be able to eat much. I'm 30, and I did ask my RNY nutristionist the same question (I like my wine now and again!!). In the beginning, drinking will be out, becuase you will need to concentrate on getting enough protein and water. After a year (give or take), you may be able to have a drink occasionally. Feel free to email me directly if you have more questions! I also suggest picking up a copy of WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY FOR DUMMIES. It is a VERY informative book and well worth the $10!! Good Luck!!
   — sbonner

August 28, 2007
There is an "essay" on the Web called "Pouch Rules for Dummies". It can be found at several different places; here's one of 'em: <http://www.gastricbypassfamily.com/PouchRules.html>. I don't follow these rules to the letter all the time, e,g,. I HAVE drunk water/wine with a meal, especially when eating out with friends and family. I HAVE lost considerable weight, however, because I generally stick with the "Pouch Rules". These rules written are for RNY, not Lap Band people. So, can you drink while you eat with RNY? Yes, but you'll have greater (more rapid) success if you don't.
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 28, 2007
I was advised not to eat while drinking or drink while eating. Also, post-surtery, alcohol will probably affect you differently.
   — Novashannon

August 28, 2007
In my opinion, Laproscopic RNY was the best choice for me. Yes, you have to change your lifestyle (the way you think, act, deal with food and drink), but the results are unsurpassed in my eyes. I am just over 6 months out (2/15/07 surgery date at 286lbs - today 174lbs, under my goal of 180 and still losing). I am very happy with my decision. It was hard in the beginning but what worth having, isn't? Once you get over the 3 week after surgery hump things really start to show, you start to feel better and start to get your energy back. It's major surgery and of course things can go wrong and comlications can arise. All I am saying, if I had to do it again, I would and I would choose RNY again and again. Good luck with your decision.
   — jammerz

August 28, 2007
I was told not to drink for 1 hour after eating meals. By doing this you are keeping your pouch full longer and you will not be hungry. It really does work at least for me it has. I set the timer for 1 hour after I have eaten and then start on the water again when it goes off. I hope this has helped. Tanya
   — Tanya1992

August 28, 2007
RNY was the best decision for me! No, you can't drink with your meals. I was told to wait for 30 mins after and don't drink 30 mins prior to eating. Each surgeon is different. I am 5 months post op today and still have a long way to go, however, I've lost 88.5 lbs so far. I'm shooting for 100 lbs by 6 months. Think of it this way-- do you want a foreign body inside of you with a port that is "open" on the outside of you? I've heard nothing but complaints about the lap band and so many asking for a revision to have the RNY done. You also need to consider how much weight you have to lose and how fast you want it off. RNY takes the pounds off quickly (provided you follow surgeon's orders), and lap band goes much much slower and often stands still. Good luck and God Bless!
   — crystalsno

August 28, 2007
Hi.I`m only as far as having a consult scheduled for Oct.5th.I am having the RNY.I started out dead set on the lapband,but after a whole lot of problems with Doctors not accepting IL.Medicaid I started looking at the RNY.And after concidering the differences I decided to go with the RNY because 1.Doctors accept medicaid for the procedure more.2.I`ve heard a lot that the weight loss is faster & 3.I don`t have to keep going back for fills seein my surgeon is a 3-4 hour train ride away.But I`ve read up on these surgeries and everything I`ve heard from my research and other OH members says it`s best if you DO NOT eat while you drink or drink while you eat because liquids flush the food out quicker and makes you hungry more.And in some people it can make them sick enough to wish to God they hadn`t and pray to God to make it stop & they won`t ever do that again!!! LOL.I absolutely will not tempt fate.I`d rather have a tooth pulled than to throw up or have any stomach pain so I know I`ll do everything I`m suppose to do to keep that from happening.Good luck on your weight loss journey. KimberlyB
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 28, 2007
Hi, My name is Yvette and I had the RNY on 4/3/07, I have lost 83pounds so far and I am only 4months out. Just like you I had wanted the Lapband but after going to meetings and speaking to patients that had the surgery I changed my mind for RNY. RNY was much better for me and you lose the weight faster. But thats a decision you have to make. You can not eat and drink at the same time. I started practicing before the operation and that helped me alot. If you have or need any more info just write me. GOOD LUCK YVETTE
   — YVETTE121

August 28, 2007
Hi! Bridgette, make sure you are an informed consumer. There are other choices beside the band and the RNY. Please check out the DS forum. You can eat and drink at the same time with a DS, plus there are other pros to the surgery over the others. Good luck in your research, Nancy
   — [Deactivated Member]

August 28, 2007
After researching the Lap Band extensively and the Roux en Y, I chose the RNY. I didn't like the idea of having a needle used to inject saline every couple months to adjust the band. Plus I heard you can cheat the band, by flushing your little stomach with water. You have to wait at least 1/2 hr to drink after eating w/a RNy, but you get used to it. I had my RNY on 6/5/07 and have lost 45 lbs. No complications, easy recovery and no needle injections to adjust a band. I highly recommend it, but it's a personal decision, do your research and be an informed consumer. Feel free to write or check out my story. Best Wishes!
   — BrownLC

August 29, 2007
As someone else said, DEFINITELY CHECK OUT THE DS FORUM. To me, it sounds like the way to go. i am seeking a revision from RnY to a DS. Wish I had done the DS originally. My bad.
   — KRWaters

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