The first RNY surgery (gastric bypass surgery) was performed in 1954 and has since evolved with changes in technique, as well as the introduction of newer generations of surgical technology and advances in research, to its current iteration. Introduced in the 1990s, the RNY surgery (laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is
My life completely changed on November 16th, 2001. I had been researching weight loss surgery for a couple of years prior to finally making my appointment for a consultation, and I had a laundry list of things I wanted to achieve. At the top of that list were the hopes
If you are considering bariatric surgery, at some point you will ask yourself which of the surgeries you should choose. Although there are a lot of different options, for most patients this choice most often boils down to either the Vertical Sleeve (VSG) or Gastric Bypass (RNY). The Lap-Band and
I'm a planner, ready for anything. In August 2015, I was ready for my new lease on life. I thought I knew everything possible about RNY Gastric Bypass and my necessary post-op eating plan. I had a plan…or so I thought. Immediately after my RNY, I didn't want to eat
Celebrating Deby's Before & After RNY Gastric Bypass Journey! I won't go into how I got to the point of needing weight loss surgery because I'm sure we've all been there. At almost 60 years old, I was approaching retirement, and I didn't want to be a burden on my husband
Celebrating Danie11e's Before & After RNY Gastric Bypass Success! For as long as I can remember I have been overweight. One of my earliest memories of my weight problem goes as far back as my elementary school gym class. We were weighed in class and I remember the comment my
Once you decide to pursue a bariatric weight loss solution, whether it is the RNY Gastric Bypass or any other surgical procedure, you will have an important conversation with your surgeon about which procedure will ultimately help you lose the most weight as safely as possible. This will be determined
Celebrating LuvleeLisa's Journey Before & After RNY! I've struggled with obesity my entire adult life. After going through a horrible marriage and feeling no self-love or self-confidence, I decided to get my life in order because my 1-year-old daughter (at that time) did not deserve to live a miserable life.
