devin

Hello, my name is Devin I am a 29 year old mom of 2 beautiful girls. I have struggled with my weight my entire life and at 5'3" and 246 lbs I have decided to have RNY surgery. My appointment for my referral is next week. I just have a couple of questions and really appreciate anyone taking the time to answer them.

I noticed on this site (after reading just about every thread) that most of you have had or are having a laparascopic RNY. The only doctor in my area that takes my insurance is strictly an open RNY guy. I am just wondering if those who have had open suffered more complications than those that have lap. I understand that the wound is much bigger, but is there any other difference between the two?

My other question is....do you have to have a spinal or an epidural for the surgery. I sure hope not because I am still having spinal/muscular issues from the last one I had for my tubal ligation over 3 1/2 years ago.

Once again I thank you so much for listening and any comment is greatly appreciated.