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on_my_way2011
on 6/15/11 10:46 pm - Canada

I have certainly seen that other necessary surgeries (such as hernia) have been done at the same time as gastric bypass...but has anyone requested and had (or been denied) a second procedure such as getting your tubes tied at the same time as the RNY?

My doctor has been recommending it to me for years (get pretty bad headaches from the bc pill) but I was reluctant to undergo surgery due to my weight (ironic that I need surgery to reduce the weight!), but I was thinking that perhaps they could both be done at the same time.

Any thoughts?

Tracy

Highest weight ~ 360, Surgery weight ~ 280, Current weight ~ 171
Referral to bariatric registry ~ April 29, 2011 SURGERY ~ September 27, 2011
My is Gailupnorth.

Karen M.
on 6/15/11 10:50 pm - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

I would be HIGHLY surprised if they agreed to do a tubal ligation at the same time as your RNY - it's not a necessary surgery like a sick gallbladder would be. 'Fraid not, but go ahead and ask.

Karen

Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/

on_my_way2011
on 6/15/11 11:05 pm - Canada

RNY on 09/27/11

I kind of doubt it too...but I guess it doesn't hurt to ask. Would be nice if I could save myself a second surgery...

Tracy

Highest weight ~ 360, Surgery weight ~ 280, Current weight ~ 171
Referral to bariatric registry ~ April 29, 2011 SURGERY ~ September 27, 2011
My is Gailupnorth.

Karen M.
on 6/15/11 11:09 pm - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Agreed. When I had my gallbladder out a few years ago I requested a tubal at the same time and was lucky enough to have the surgeon agree to it. BUT.... RNY is a much more serious operation - I wouldn't wanna mess with it. Why not get your tubes tied now while you're waiting for WLS?

Karen

Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/

on_my_way2011
on 6/15/11 11:21 pm - Canada

RNY on 09/27/11

Good idea...hadn't thought of that. I will talk to my doctor about it when I see him. It might help to pass the time!! LOL Give me something else to think about during the long wait.

Highest weight ~ 360, Surgery weight ~ 280, Current weight ~ 171
Referral to bariatric registry ~ April 29, 2011 SURGERY ~ September 27, 2011
My is Gailupnorth.

Monica M.
on 6/15/11 11:45 pm - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

and, if i'm not mistaken, they can do a tubal ligation intravaginally (through your vajayjay), so i think it's relatively minor.
(don't quote me, i could be wrong, it doesnt happen very often, tho)

on_my_way2011
on 6/15/11 11:48 pm - Canada

RNY on 09/27/11

You are probably right as I had a friend who had a hysterectomy that way. If they can do that I am sure they could do a tubal ligation that way.

Time for some more research!
Tracy

Highest weight ~ 360, Surgery weight ~ 280, Current weight ~ 171
Referral to bariatric registry ~ April 29, 2011 SURGERY ~ September 27, 2011
My is Gailupnorth.

Karen M.
on 6/16/11 12:11 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

(don't quote me, i could be wrong, it doesnt happen very often, tho)

You make me laugh Monica!

Karen

Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/

Monica M.
on 6/16/11 3:02 am - Penetanguishene, Canada

RNY on 03/02/11

Then my day is complete!

Sher1ock
on 6/15/11 11:17 pm - Canada

RNY on 07/20/11

I know at our orientation in Ottawa they said don't even bother asking for a 2-for-1, other than possibly gallbladder or a hernia, if they feel it is necessary at the time.

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