Gastric Bypass Surgery Information

I still weigh 270lbs, I had the rny done, transected, the whole nine yards, of course I have eaten some things I should have not have, I am wondering can I have this surgery revised? The original surgeon has retired, I have heard that I couldnt since I have already had it and failed. Please no crude responses. Thanks

Congradulations. Eventhough you did not reach your goal, you did a great job. I had the surgery too and it is not easy.

Yes, there is an additional surgery you can have that is much easier on you than the GBS. The doctor goes in through your esophagus and makes your pouch smaller. Since your intestines have already been rerouted, he needs to do nothing else.

Even if you get this surgery, you will have to work at getting yourself healthier. You will need to go back to basics….drink plenty of fluids, eat your protein, take your vitamins especially B12, which gives you energy, and exercise by walking.

I have been telling others that there is a Yahoo group called Weight Loss Surgery Friendship & Support that I belong to. It is a great place to ask questions and get a lot of information. not only that, we are there to give each other support. Good Luck. I hope you find the answer you need.

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As we have moved into the 21st century so too have obesity rates risen; this is almost certainly largely caused by poor diet and the convenience foods we consume due to our increasingly fast paced lives, but is of course in some part due to the lack of exercise many of us suffer from and possibly poor education with regards to diet and lifestyle.

There can be a wide variety of problems arsing from this such as the increased cost of health and life insurance and the increased risk of obesity related illness such as diabetes, heart conditions and even joint problems should the problem become bad enough.

There are of course many ways to lose the weight you feel is a health risk and in the majority of cases this will come down to determination, plenty of exercise and a strict diet of some sort.

In a day and age where cosmetic surgery is able to provide the answer for many problems this can also come to your rescue if you are classed as morbidly obese and need help to lose weight in a faster and less strenuous way.

There are a couple of options usually available to you such as Lap Band surgery (whereby a band is surgically placed around the stomach to make a smaller stomach pouch meaning you can only eat small portions therefore drastically limiting your calorie intake) and Gastric Bypass surgery (whereby a small stomach pouch is again created and a new channel made through to the lower intestine bypassing much of the small intestine meaning less nutrients are absorbed from your food).

Whatever option you choose you will need to adopt a new healthier lifestyle and ensure that diet and exercise remain top of your agenda. Surgery can help you lose the weight but to maintain your new figure it is essential you look after yourself in the long-term.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery procedures in the UK such as weight loss surgery you should seek an accredited surgeon who is registered with BAPRAS or BAAPS to ensure this plastic surgery runs smoothly.

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The surgeon in my area does this procedure with a laproscope for faster healing and a less invasive procedure. Is there anyone out there who can comment on having this done? Do you know anyone who has had this done? I am looking for any information you can give!

A good place to start would be http://www.obesityhelp.com/.

I had it done almost a year ago, laproscopically, and it was one of the best decisions of my life. I am down 180 pounds, all of my co-morbidities are gone, and I feel 20 years younger.

As for healing times, I had the surgery on a Wednesday, I was home on Saturday, and on Monday, I walked a mile.

Best of luck.

My surgeon is Dr. Kruger in Wareham. I’m having laprospic surgery. I have already had my gall bladder out many years ago. My overall health is very good. My BMI is 47.

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I am a disabled vet and over the past ten years I have gaine over a hundred pounds. During my time in the military they put me on this medicationt that has damaged my thyroid gland and there my weight has started to put weight on my damage liver. If anyone has any advice please contact me. The surgeon is having me come in next week so they could do a health check up. So I am nervous

The surgeon will probably recommend it for you, after all, that’s how he makes his living, by cutting people open. But I am against it because my friend had it done and now regrets it, she is at death’s door, but I’m sure there must be people out there who have had it done and are happy about it. If I were you, I would try the buddy system diet, just like people in AA, when you or your overweight friend gets an uncontrollable urge to eat some greasy french fries, it’s phone call time. Buddy system diets are so much easier and more fun than dieting alone. Good luck.

Weight loss surgery is a treatment for those who are extremely obese and is a very severe treatment. It should be used as a last resort for obesity and should only be used if all other weight loss methods have totally failed.

There are two types of gastrointestinal surgery, which are known as restrictive weight loss surgery and malabsorbtive surgery. These two surgeries have different purposes but have the same risks and the same hoped outcomes.

Restrictive weight loss surgery is used to help restrict the amount of food that can be consumed at a given time. Often this is performed by stapling the stomach. This surgery creates a very small pouch to hold a small amount of food at the top of the stomach.

This causes the person to feel very full after eating very little food. Usually patients can only eat less than a cup of food at a time or they will become sick to their stomach. This surgery makes sure that patients can eat only small amounts of food at a time.

Another type of is malabsorbtive surgery, commonly known as a gastric bypass surgery. This type of surgery is usually more common than the restrictive weight loss surgery. This type of surgery is supposed to prevent nutrients from being absorbed into the body. This surgery accomplishes that by actually bypassing most of the intestine. Not only does this result in a reduced appetite, but it also leads to losing a quite amount of weight.

There are side effects that come with these special surgeries. Side effects can include ulcers of the stomach, gas, diarrhea, nutrition deficiencies, and fainting. Before you have this type of surgery, you must be evaluated by a doctor so it can be decided if you are a candidate for this type of serious surgery.

To qualify, you must bee at least 100 pounds overweight and not have had success with other methods of weight loss. If you have serious health problems due to obesity you may also be a candidate for this type of surgery. If you decide to consider having this, be sure that you take the time to contemplate the risks associated with it.

You will have to also make sure you can finance since many insurance companies will not cover the surgery. Be sure that you find a surgeon who is experienced and who will help you through the entire process.

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Hi, I am a surgeon and I will be operating on a patient tomorrow who has liver disease. Can anyone tell me whether or not gastric bypass surgery would actually help the disease? If not, which disease should I perform? Thanks.

Yes, according to the Wikipedia entry on "Gastric bypass surgery", the surgery does help liver disease. Good luck on your operation!

For many people, the option of choosing weight-loss surgery is very attractive — specially if they have a lot of weight to lose. A lot of people who take this route choose it because they have tried on many occasions to lose their excess weight by lots of different means. Some of which include diet, medication, and exercise. However, while weight-loss surgery can appear to be an attractive proposition, it can carry its own problems as well.

Any type of surgery involves risks. That includes the risks from both the procedure itself and the effects of anesthetic used. Ironically a person may be considered so overweight that the surgeon is reluctant to perform any type of surgery – they pose a high risk of dying on the operating table. This is the case if the person has health related issues such as high blood pressure or heart disease that can escalate quickly into an emergency.

There are also risks after the operation. Unfortunately, the danger is not past once the surgery is complete.

It is important that anyone who is considering weight-loss surgery perform due diligence and look at their options carefully. They should also choose their surgeon very carefully and thoroughly research them. A good surgeon can be found by word of mouth, but the prospective patient should do their homework anyway.

When it comes to choosing the actual type of surgery to be used, there are a couple of different surgical procedures. These include laparoscopic surgery – where the incisions made are very small (and carry less risk of side effects), or procedures such as a gastric bypass – which involves a much bigger wound.

After undergoing weight-loss surgery, patients are usually uncomfortable and in some degree of pain for several weeks while their wound heals. Also, for those first few weeks, they are only able to tolerate a liquid diet which is made up of vitamins, supplements, and other nutrients.

Normal food can only be added to the diet in small measures and has to be given carefully to avoid upsetting the patient’s digestive system – which is now very delicate. If not introduced carefully, then the person is liable to start vomiting or passing very loose stools.

One condition which some weight-loss surgery patients may be prone to is called “dumping”. This happens when food travels too quickly to the large intestine from the stomach. They then experience nausea, dizziness, loose stools, and some abdominal cramping. Unfortunately, dumping is quite common after weight-loss surgery. Especially if they have undergone a gastric bypass.

Eventually the stomach adapts to its new shape and, except for some minor problems, the person is able to adapt to their new style of eating. It is important, however, that those people who have undergone this type of surgery are aware of other side effects of their weight-loss surgery such as heartburn, indigestion, vomiting, stomach ulcers and dehydration. Weight-loss surgery has many consequences. Some of them are good and some of them are bad. It is important to consider all of them prior to deciding if surgery is the right thing for you.

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I am 24 years old and had gastric bypass surgery 6 years and 7 months ago, i lost 200lbs and currently weigh 190lbs, I am 7 weeks and 4 days pregnant. I am just wondering if i need to see my surgeon along with my obgyn? Do i still have to take the Glucose test, even though it will definetly make me sick? Any help would be greatly appreciated, there isn’t much information about pregnancy after gastric bypass that i have found.

Congrats! I would speak with your obgyn and make sure they know that you had the surgery as past abdominal surgery can affect whether or not you need a C section. This probably won’t be the case for you, but I have read that past surgeries weaken the walls. However, you didn’t have surgery involving your uterus, so you should be fine. Just to be on the safe side, make sure you discuss it with your doctor. Also, do what you can to follow a healthy diet.

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