Well Lapriscopic RNY is less invasive and the healing time is way less. I know that is the big thing. But the down side is sometimes depending on size and equipment it isn't doable and the dr's have to switch to open anyways. I had open mainly because I had two hernias repaired at the same time. If your doctor is that good and willing to do the surgery...I think I would stay with him, he obviously knows what he is doing. Perhaps you can also talk to him about why he only does Open RNY. He can go over the benefits etc. If you switch drs you may have to start the whole process over but a second opinon may be what you need if you are not confident, you have to do what is right for you! Wish you well on your journey!
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Surgery date 04/09/07 
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/197/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
222 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 29.1 (finally considered Overweight instead of Obese! 05/26/09)
TT and hernia repair 04/02/09- 11 lbs of skin removed!
7 lbs from my goal!!! (5/28/09)
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