Yvonne, I am 10 days postop, lap rny. Dr thought he would have to do open, but he didn't. I have been lucky I guess. No problems, it was not as painful asa I thought it would be, but I was scared. As they wheeled in the opertating room I asked if it was to late to change my mind. They brought another dr in to talk to me to makesure this was what I wanted. I lost 12 lbs in 7 days. I just bought a scale and weighted. I have lost another 4 lbs. I would do this again. If you want to talk email me or you can call if you want. lizzard59@bluelight.com liz