Question:
What can I expect if I need a surgical reversal for a proximal RNY?

Due to health complications, I may need a surgical reversal for a proximal RNY surgery. As far as the surgery, post-op recovery, and complications, will it be similar to what I experienced with the orginal surgery? Like stay in hospital, pain level, time to recover, etc. Or different? I'd appreciate any information that anyone has. Thanks!    — [Anonymous] (posted on May 10, 2001)

May 10, 2001
AMOS member Jim Keithley recently had a reversal. Contact him for his experience. Good luck.
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 10, 2001
I've had numerous open abdominal surgeries (c-sections, gallbladder, incisional hernia repair, RNY, hysterectomy) and they all have similar recovery periods and time in hospital and pain levels. I don't know about the actual reveral surgery itself, but the other items should be similar. I wish you the best.
   — Cindy H.