Gastric Bypass Surgery Questions
What are the downsides to gastric bypass surgery? specifically what are the nutritional ramifications because I have read that B-vitamins and protein cannot be absorbed because of the portion of small intestine that is bypassed. Also, what happens if there is a pregancy? What happens to a developing fetus if the B-vitamins and protein is not accessible? What are other downsides to gastric bypass surgery? I want to make the best informed decision and I am afraid that I am only hearing of the "up" sides of surgery or at best "sugar coated" negative sides to the surgery. I would like the most information anyone is able to give me! Thank you!
If my insurance covers gastric bypass surgery, do I have to go through the long process of getting approved? My cousin has gastric bypass surgery, and to get insurance to pay she had to go through 6 months of "medically treated weightloss", whatever that is, and had to write a long letter on why she felt she needed the surgery. She had to go see a phychiatrist for a evaluation, had to get a pap smear, and all kinds of other stuff. I checked with my insurance, and it covers bypass surgery. It just has to be pre-certified. Which any surgery I may have has to be precertified. So I was wondering since my insurance will pay, will I have to go through that long process too?
How do you find out if your insurance will cover gastric bypass surgery? I am not very proficient in understanding how insurance companies work. I am interested in having gastric bypass surgery. My weight has gotten out of control and I have an appointment with my physician next week. I'm sure she will be able to help, but I want to go in with as much knowledge as I can. Thanks for any answers that you can give me as far as insurance goes and anything about gastric bypass.
What are your thoughts on Gastric Bypass surgery? For those of you that don’t know what Gastric Bypass surgery is; it’s a surgery for over weight people that make’s they stomach the size of a golf ball so they can lose weight. So tell me what are your thoughts on it?
How Much Does It Cost For The Gastric Bypass Surgery? How Much Does It Cost For The Gastric Bypass Surgery? or the one where they just tie off part of your stomach? does anyone know? absolutely no links. i want to hear from personal experience. i do not have insurance. and i may get it just for the surgery if i decide to. thanks in advance!
What are you thoughts in Gastric Bypass surgery? For those of you that don’t know what Gastric Bypass surgery is; it’s a surgery for over weight people that make they stomach the side of a golf ball so they can lose weight. So tell me what are your thoughts on it?
What are they blood testing before gastric bypass/ any surgery? Before I have my gastric bypass surgery in March, the hospital told me they're going to have to run a series of blood tests. I was wondering if anyone knows what these tests are for? And also, would the discovery of marijuana in my blood be reason for them to deny me the surgery? Would they even test for that? and please, be serious... no fat, pothead jokes. Thanks.
Can I drink beer after a gastric bypass surgery? I am probably going to be getting a gastric bypass surgery within the next few months and am wondering about beer consumption. This is not a deciding factor at all, but I do enjoy the occasional beer.
What to get a person who just had gastric bypass surgery? I am a waitress and have some customers who have almost become like family to me. The gentleman just had gastric surgery and I need some ideas of something to get him. I know I want to at least do a card, but I would like to do a little more. Keep in mind I am just a waitress and do not make a ton of income. Any help?
Is the LapBand a possibility AFTER gastric bypass surgery? Please help me to settle a long going debate between my friend and I. I told her that even though I don't know of anyone - that it seems plausible to me, that LapBand surgery can be done on someone who has had gastric bypass surgery, about 5 years ago. She doesn't see how it can happen, since the stomach is smaller and the band would have nothing to 'fit' around. What are your views?
Can you have Gastric Bypass Surgery if you have Hepatitis C? My mother has Hepatitis C, she has already finished treatment for the Hepatitis and recently everything has been fine. On her last tests nothing even showed up. A few days ago she found out she was a candidate for Gastric Bypass surgery. While she is not heavily overweight, she does meet the guidelines and would like to have it done. Her heart doctor told her she needed to find out if her having Hepatitis C would interfere with that or cause them to not allow her to receive the surgery before he filled out all the paper work. So I'm trying to find out for her. Thanks!
Is gastric bypass surgery the lazy way to lose excessive weight? I have a friend who peaked at 450 pounds- yet after changing eating habits and exercise, he's down to 180, and an avid runner....He is scornfull of gastric bypass surgery, and insists its the 'lazy way' of losing weight..Anyone can lose weight through eating healthy and exercise- WILLPOWER is the key to making it happen. Well, if a person is bed ridden and can't walk becuse of obesity- it's a valid option- what do you think- is gastric bypass surgery an approprioate- or lazy way to lose excessive ammounts of weight?
I am considering having the mini gastric bypass surgery? I am considering having the mini gastric bypass surgery, and was just curious if anyone who has had the surgery knows the best way to get insurance to cover the procedure. I have blue care network, and im going to see my doctor at the end of the month, and plan on telling her that I want the procedure done. I have done extensice research on the surgery, and know that this is what I not only want to do but need to do. How commom is it that insurance will approve a wls? I am considering having the mini gastric bypass surgery, and was just curious if anyone who has had the surgery knows the best way to get insurance to cover the procedure. I have blue care network, and im going to see my doctor at the end of the month, and plan on telling her that I want the procedure done. I have done extensice research on the surgery, and know that this is what I not only want to do but need to do. How commom is it that insurance will approve a wls? BMI appr 42.3
Has anyone traveled to Mexico for LapBand or Gastric Bypass surgery? Hello. My husband and I are considering going to Mexico (Baja) to have the LapBand system applied. He is morbidly obese, and only 26 years old. BMI of 60+ and desperately in need. Our insurance doesn't cover any gastric bypass surgery and our funds are limited. I was wondering if anyone has gone and had this done and if it worked, if you felt safe, if you received quality care? Etc. If not, I'd like to hear that too. THANKS!
can you drink alcohol after having a gastric bypass surgery? I am 20 years old, and i am considering having a gastric bypass surgery. i heard that you cant drink alcohol. and my 21st birthday is coming at the end of this year. and i was wondering if that is the truth. so if anybody has had the surgery, can you please let me know your experience with it. thanks.
I am looking for information on Gastric bypass surgery? I am thinking about getting the gastric bypass surgery done and was wondering if anyone out there has had it done and can tell me their experiences!! I have read lots of materials but was looking for a more personal or professional opinion.
Do you know someone who has had gastric bypass surgery? How did it affect their life? My grandmother is severely obese because of a condition involving her thyroid, the doctors are wanting to perform gastric bypass surgery on her but she is afraid of what could happen after the surgery. Do you know any successful stories dealing with gastric bypass surgery that I could show to my grandmother to help ease her fear of having the surgery? I would really apprieciate it. Thanks.
Has any one regained weight after Gastric Bypass Surgery? I had gastric bypass surgery in 2003. Then I had my twins. Since then I have gained about sixty pounds. I had not planned on any more children I am 39 yrs olds. I can not seem to lose this weight. I am so terrified of regaining. I was still losing until I got pregnant last year?!
Which insurance companies are best for Gastric BYPASS surgery? OK so I know a TON of insurance companies are a pain in the butt for Gastric Bypass Surgery, but does anyone know any companies that were easy to deal with to get it done? I am not looking for the lap-band. I am taking a new job and there are several insurance options, so any help you can provide is greatly appreciated. I am located in Washington State, but wondering about anybody who may have experienced an easy time across the nation
Does anyone know anything about gastric bypass surgery? I am 22 and have been overweight most of my life I am now morbidly obese and I need to loose weight! .I feel I am way to heavy and it’s not good for my health. I have tried many diets and pills that just do a little and then add more pounds in the end. Is the gastric bypass a good idea for me? I was wondering what anyone knows about bypass surgery? Has anyone had it done how much does it cost? Any links would be appreciated! Share your story with me. Thanks.
If you have an ulcer can you still have gastric bypass surgery? I am currently on the waiting list to have a Gastric Bypass Roux en Youx (in the next eight weeks). The surgery is to be performed as open surgery, however my G.P. feels i may have a stomach ulcer (due to my syptoms) i take omeprazole 40mg a day and i am wondering wether it is safe to have the op if i have an ulcer? If any one in the medical proffesion could please help with my query id really appreciate it.
Will Texas Medicaid pay for gastric bypass/weight loss surgery? I am on SSI and receive Medicaid. I am needing to have weight loss surgery and the only insurance I have is Medicaid. Does anyone know if there are doctors in the Dallas/fort worth or even east texas area that will accept Medicaid for the gastric bypass surgery? Or are there doctors who donate the services for free on occasion?
What has been your experince with Kaiser Permamente and gastric bypass surgery? Hi, would like to explore gastric bypass surgery options with my doctor within the Kaiser permamente health group. Does anyone know what specific things I should ask or push for? I meet the BMI requirements and I'm sure I have co-morbidities however I have rarely needed to ever go to the doctor becasue I rarely get sick. Anyone have a similiar exper?
Is it safe to have Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery? My friend is over weight and is thinking about having Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery but I'm afraid it may be dangerous. Have you or do you know of anyone that has had this surgery and it turned out okay? Only serious answers please, my friend is seriously considering this and I'm really afraid for him.
do you know about the gastric bypass surgery? my friend has kaiser (full coverage) he's thinking about having the gastric bypass surgery, does anyone know if kaiser covers it? and if not do you know how much it is. i heard that if your 100pds or more over weight they cover it. Also what kind of questions should we ask them that we wouldnt have thought about.
I would like to know what happens to the remainder of the stomach in gastric bypass surgery.? I understand how gastric bypass surgery is done. What I want to know is this: There is a large portion of the stomach left after the small portion with which the pouch is created is removed from the top of the stomach. The small pouch portion is connect to the bowel that had been connected to the prior to it's removal from the bottom of the "big" stomach. What happens to the rest of the stomach that has been "disconnected"? Thanks for any help.
Removal of excess skin after gastric bypass surgery? Does anyone have any suggestions on where to get help with removal of excess skin after gastric bypass surgery? My insurance pays for gastric bypass,but not for the excess skin removal. Someone told me you could donate to the Shriners,but that's not so. It has to be taken directly from live tissue & then used. Anyway,I can't donate it. Anyone have any other suggestions?
why B12 shots are important after a gastric bypass surgery? When I had my gastric bypass done in "2002" I was told I had to have B12 shots every month. My doctor keeps testing my blood and says I don't need it. So my question I guess is what is in the B12 Shots that I might be needing that he is overlooking?
gastric bypass? I personally know 4 people who have had the gastric bypass surgery done who had no surgical complications. Are the incidences of mortality due to the surgery higher in children than adults and are there are specific risk factors in children that are not found in adult cases?
What do you think about the Gastric Bypass surgery?? Im 21 years old and I really want to loose weight I've tryed everything and nothing seems to work! I've been thinking about the gastric bypass. However, I am not heavy enough for the insurance to cover the surgery I have to gain 20 pounds, should I??
Gastric Bypass Surgery, help? Lately I have been really upset with my mother. I'm 13, and I have never really fought with her before. Not like it's been. I feel like she is hiding something from me. Something big. I am suspicious that she got gastric bypass surgery. Over the past few months she has had a lot of meetings, which she won't tell me what they are for. And then about a month ago she started on a "diet". She has already lost over 25 lbs! I don't believe that possible for her, she has tried many diets, and over a course of five months of each of them she'd lose no more than 10 pounds. She has recently cut off all alchohol, and been taking very many vitamins. Protien shots. Protien drops, daily calcium shakes, smoothies. And even some preschription meds that she says are for the flu, which I don't remember her having. I think she got the surgery when I was at my dads house, they are divorced and I go back and forth from week to week. So thats enough time for the surgery, but I understand that So thats enough time for the surgery, but I understand that the recovery is a much longer process. She's also always feeling sick. I don't know how to talk to her about this. I've been talking to my dad about this for a few weeks. And my dad is a very smart guy. He believes it too. He's shown be articles about mood changes, rapid weight loss, and every other simptom. I am currently really unhappy with her. I know she's hiding something, and I need some proof. Ask questions too, I'll add additional details. Just try to explain to me what might be going on. Jennifer, you see, I would totally support her for doing it. Because she is overweight, and I know she neverl iked it. I just think that you should tell your kids when you get surgery! I want to be there for her, but I can't be there for her if she doesn't tell me the truth! I'm worried. And I don't think she should keep things like that from me.
DO I QUALIFY FOR GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY? so ive tried everything under the sun to lose weight and i just cant. i was considering getting gastric bypass surgery but i wasnt sure if someone my size/age would quality. im 5'7 190lbs and 20 years old.
Gastric Bypass Surgery? My mother had a gastric bypass 4 years ago and had a lot of complications that eventually killed her earlier this year. She was told at the time she went in for the surgery that she had only 10 years left, and that they would only be "decent" and not enjoyable (Doctor's words). He sold her on the surgery for the money & as a result, she only had 4 miserable years instead of 10 decent ones. I understand the surgery works sometimes with great results for people, but I can't help but feel angry when I see television programs talking about how wonderful it is. My feeling is that if even one person suffers like my mother did, then that cancels out any good that can come from it. I wish people would report both sides of the surgery- the good AND the bad when they do specials about it on television. I feel like people are being led blindly to believe that this surgery will fix them when the statistics rise each year on the gastric bypass death toll. Are these valid feelings or just grief? When she was told about the surgery she was told it was about 1 in a million people that die from it and that because of her age, she should be fine. She knew there were risks- but it was never made clear what they are- and when you take somebody that has struggled with obesity their whole life and tell them there is a very slight possibility the surgery will kill them but they are definitely gonna die if they don't get the surgery, you can't expect them to think rationally.
I think I should get gastric bypass surgery, but should I really? I'm an 18 year old male who has been overweight and then obese since around 8 years old. I've tried countless diets and diet supplements, all ending with me losing some weight, but eventually bouncing back. The past few years I have considered gastric bypass surgery or lap band (a less serious form) but I am not sure. Everyone knows me as the "big guy" including myself and I just feel like I will be nobody without my "big" persona I carry. On the other page there is the risks of heart problems, diabetes, and my asthma complications. I am on the fence with whether to decide the surgery or just be me and take the risks of the complications in the future. Being the big man I am has its advantages as far as strength and other things, while losing weight would mean less health problems and being able to become more attractive. What should I do in your opinions?
Do you have good ideas for gifts to give a co-worker who is having gastric bypass surgery? I am thinking of making up a basket full of various items that would be extremely useful and hopefully can help pass time during their recovery. If you have experienced the surgery, or know someone who has, what kind of stuff do you think they would really want/need after coming home from the hospital? Please share your ideas with me. Many thanks in advance!
Gastric Bypass surgery & Pregnancy? When I got pregnant with my daughter in 2004 I was 1 year out after having Gastric Bypass Surgery. Before surgery i weight 250. I lost 100lbs by the time I got pregnant. Gained 10 pounds throughout my pregnancy and lost 20 when I had her! I was considered a high risk pregnancy and was monitored carefully. My daughter was born 2 weeks early and VERY healthy, although she was only 5 pounds 3 ounces. 18 inches long. We are TTC #2 and I am now about 4-5 years out of surgery. I do have low iron & anemia because of the surgery. I am on prenatal vitamins & iron pills and they are working pretty good on getting my levels up some. My question is...Since it has been 4-5 years since my Gastric Bypass surgery, would I still be conisidered a high risk because of my low iron & anemia? And will i be monitored like I was during my first pregnancy? Jill, Thank you VERY much for your answer. :) Yes, my daughter was tiny most likely from not receiving all of the nutrients. The doctors didn't say too much about it because after checking her out thoroughly she was extremely healthy, although small. Even stays above her age level in learning :) Even now, being 4-5 years out of surgery my body still does not absorb the nutrients it should. That is why I am on both prenatal AND iron pills prescribed by the doctor in order to bring my levels to a normal rate. And to get my body prepared for another baby. Hopefully VERY SOON! :) Thank you again for your quick response and great answer! :)
gastric bypass surgery? My son died from complications from this surgery. Doctors failed to detect a puncture to his intestine. What bothered me, was no doctor would order him a one month liquid diet to see if he could lose weight. Yet, this is excatly what you have to do when you have a bypass surgery. No solids for two weeks prior or after. Hmmm. makes one wonder. If the one-month liquid diet is unsafe, why is it OK if you are having bypass surgery. could it be....... that you just might LOSE WEIGHT without needing surgery ????? (and the surgeons lose money??) The Gastric Center was a factory line, get them in get them out. Yet, those 'disgustingly obese 400lb-ers were no were to be found there. They were deemed too-high risk for the surgery. Generally 5'5 women weighed over 225 lbs.+ were the typical patient. How dngerously 'morbidly obese' is that ??? and most of these 225lb-ers had counsling, and were found to 'be highly unlikely' to lose weight by diet and excersise. this surgery is a business.
Gastric Bypass!? Does anyonw know how much (approx) is a gastric bypass surgery? and how many pounds overweight do you have to be???
Gastric bypass? Earlier I asked a lengthy quesiton in the pregnancy forum about my story but I think maybe I should have come straight to the point. Has anyone had gastric bypass surgery? Was it helpful/effective for you in battling obesity? Would you do it again? I am currently pregnant with my second child (both children will be 14 months apart in age). I have been morbidly obese since puberty and both of my parents are exactly the same and have heart disease, diabetes, and health problems from weight. I am lucky that I haven't developed any of it and plan to have this procedure a year or so after I have this baby (May 2008). So if you have any advice or experience with this procedue please share. This will be my last pregnancy and our family is complete which is why I considered having the procedure.
Gastric Bypass? How can i find out if my insurance will cover gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric Bypass!? Does anyonw know how much (approx) is a gastric bypass surgery? and how many pounds overweight do you have to be???
Gaining weight after having a gastric bypass surgery? I had a gastric bypass surgery done at the age of 18, three years ago. I got pregnant a year ago, and gave birth two months ago. I weighed 457 lbs. before the surgery, and got down to 190 lbs. I gained up to 235 before pregnancy, and am now 262. This is totally unacceptable, and I'm in the process of putting a stop to it. Aside from diet and exercise, I was also thinking about taking Phentermine, a presciption weight loss drug. Has anyone else had issues gaining weight after a gastric bypass? If so, how did you lose this weight? Are there any support groups/info forums on losing GAINED weight after your gastric bypass? Thanks!
Gastric Bypass Surgery????????? Help Help Help? i am a 37 year old female i had Gastric Bypass Surgery in 2001, i lost 180 lbs. i now have alot of skin hanging on my arms, upper and lower legs, chin, thighs, rear end, boobs, etc... This gives me alot of back problems carrying this excess fat. State covers having Gastric Bypass surgery but not the complete body lift. carrying all this excess skin is hard for me everyday. Exercise does not help, joined a spa and it was to hard to do arm and leg lifts with the skin. I have been to 3 different doctors and all 3 said i have to pay for a body lift, which is over 25,000.00, i dont have it. 1 doctor even said to the HMO that it was medically neccessary and i still didn't get approved. My question is where do i go? What can I do? Is there a doctor out there that covers this proceedure? Willing to travel. I have Americhoice, Medicaid, & Medicare i now have alot of skin hanging on my arms, upper and lower legs, chin, thighs, rear end, boobs, etc... This gives me alot of back problems carrying this excess fat. I have osteoarthritic on my L4 & L5 vertebrae & some disk space at L5-S1. I am in pain constantly.
Gastric Bypass Surgery.? Has anyone here have has gastric bypass surgery and tell me how the surgery went for you, what to look out for? My wife is wanting the surgery done to her but im wanting to know someone who has had the surgery and tell me the pros and cons of the surgery and after the surgery. Let me know what yall think. Thanks
Gastric Bypass Surgery? Okay... I've been looking into gastric bypass surgery since I was told about it when I was 14 (I've been obese since childhood); And now that I'm a month away from being 18, I think that I should start looking more into it. So, for those that have had gastric or going through the process... what exactly happens? What do they explain to you before surgery? after surgery? and the cost of the surgery? How exactly do you get health insurance to cover? What porportion does health insurance cover? half? all? sorry for all the questions... but I just really wanna know.
gastric bypass Surgery?? should i or should i not...? hi..im 5'7 and my weight is 60 kg's..im planning to go for ''gastric bypass surgery''.you might think it sounds silly because my weight ideal for my height but I've got alot of fat around my hips , arms , thighs and my buttocks.. it looks worse because its accompanied by stretch marks as well since i started to put on weight...im trying hard to control my diet but it only lasts for a week or two..others say i look good and i don't look fat but thats all about the external part..internally sigh.. do you think i should opp for a surgery or is there any other way...im just 22 and i need my figure back... last but not least, if i go ahead with the surgery, will i put on weight back during pregnancy in future?
How long has Gastric Bypass Surgery....? How long has Gastric Bypass Surgery been around? Could anyone give me an estimated cost of this surgery? Help would be appreciated. Got a loved one considering it and just trying to learn as much as possible about it Faydale, thanks for the sites. One of them had an excellent short little video
Gastric Bypass Surgery? I'm about 150lbs overweight and i'm seriously considering Gastric bypass Surgery, I'm tried all kinds of dieting and exercising i'm unable to loose the weight. How would i go about seeing a dr. to get their opinion, has anyone had the surgery and did you keep the pounds off?
Gastric Bypass Surgery-Mexico or India? I am seriously thinking of getting gastric bypass surgery--where should i go--Mexico or India?I want to consider all the factors-cost,safety,long term effects of the surgery,followup and other criteria that can help me make a balanced decision
I have a question about gastric bypass surgery? Before having gastric bypass surgery my husbands aunt had to lose 40 pounds in one month. Her doctor had her prepare meals and measure them then place them in containers and freeze them. She was to eat five of them a day and she lost the 40 pounds the first month and was able to have her gastric bypass surgery. What I'm wondering is if anyone knows what kind of food doctors tell their gastric bypass patients to eat to lose all that weight before their surgery and how to prepare it. I would really appreciate any help on this subject. Thanks. By the way I am not having gastric bypass surgery I just want to know what they eat to lose weight so I can do it and lose weight too naturally.
Gastric bypass surgery? I have heard that there is a kind of gastric bypass surgery that is reversable and you can have it done and go home the same day. I gues its not as complicated as the other one. Has anyone had this done? Where can I get more info?
Gastric Bypass surgery and insurance!!? My mother is in need of gastric bypass surgery. She works for the state and they have an exclusion in their policy that will not cover this medically necessary procedure. She has tried open enrollment to get with a different carrier, but it is an exclusion that the state puts in. Is there anything she can do to possibly get it covered? She cant afford the $25k out of pocket!
Gastric Bypass Surgery? I am thinking og having Gastric Bypass Surgery. Has anyone had it and what do people think about it???
gastric-bypass surgery? i just had gastric bypass laproscopic surgery five or six days ago. anyone have any new information and not the same old crap i've been reading over and over. like is it always going to hurt to burp and will i have mud forever and where are all the supposed support group websites. i am so frustrated. can someone please help me?
Gastric Bypass surgery with insurance? My mother is in need of gastric bypass surgery. She works for the state and they have an exclusion in their policy that will not cover this medically necessary procedure. She has tried open enrollment to get with a different carrier, but it is an exclusion that the state puts in. Is there anything she can do to possibly get it covered? She cant afford the $25k out of pocket!
Gastric Bypass Surgery. . .? What is the process to applying for Gastric Bypass Surgery? What kind of paperwork do I have to turn in? Any help will be appreciated! Thanks.
Gastric Bypass Surgery? I had my gastric bypass surgery April 26th and have been having funny neck pains since, but only after I eat and for about an hour after. Does anyone know anything about these pains??? Very strange!
gastric bypass surgery? my friend has kaiser (full coverage) he's thinking about having the gastric bypass surgery, does anyone know if kaiser covers it? and if not do you know how much it is. i heard that if your 100pds or more over weight they cover it. Also what kind of questions should we ask them that we wouldnt have thought about.
Nicole Richie and gastric bypass surgery? Nicole Richie recently told an interveiwer that she had gastric bypass surgery to lose all her weight. So if Nicole Richie ( who was NOT overweight pre losing a bunch of weight) can get gastric bypass surgery, does this mean they are starting to offer it to people that are just trying to get thin and not necissarily twice the size they are supposed to be? DONT JUDGE THE QUESTION, JUST ANSWER OR MOVE ON
Does gastric bypass surgery help liver disease? 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.
help!!!!!! Gastric bypass surgery? I was interested in feedback about gastric bypass surgery, my friend is going to have it next month, I would like to know the good, the bad, the ugly about it...anyone here have it before?
Anyone post-gastric-bypass surgery who is or has been pregnant? Hi there, I found some good studies and medical journals on post- gastric-bypass surgery patients and pregnancy but I was wondering if anyone had some personal experiences they could share. I am 28 weeks pregnant and have oly gained 7 pounds. I understand this is pretty normal with post GB surgery, and the average woman only gains 15 pounds or so. Anyone have experiences with this? Thanks in advance!
Sister is having gastric bypass surgery as we speak!? My sister has always been heavier than I am (right now, I weigh 214lbs and she was always about 20lbs more than I). Well this afternoon she is having gastric bypass surgery. I would probably have it done as well, but we dont have any health insurance where she does. I have three questions, 1. Has anyone heard of any surgeries of this type going wrong? 2. How many people who have this surgery gain the weight back? And 3. Should I be feeling guilty because she will probably end up being smaller than I? Just a note, I do think I am because today I started a diet of 2 cans of slim fast a day, in between snack of grapes, drinking only water and will have a sensible meal (2/3 smaller portions). In your opinions, do you think I can make this work just as well as she can. What do you all think of my plan, will it work?
about gastric bypass surgery.? My sister had gastric bypass about 3 years ago, she lost about 150 lbs, and really had no bad side effects from it. Now I saw her sunday after not seeing her in about a year, and she has gained a substantial amount of the weight back, I am guessing about 75lbs. Of course I didn't come right out and ask how much. My question is a-how is that possible, maybe I don't understand the concept behind the surgery, but I don't see how it is possible to gain that much back. and B-could it lead to more health complications for her. Thank you in advance for all the info
If anyone has ever had the gastric bypass surgery.? If anyone has ever had the gastric bypass surgery what medical conditions did you have aginst you. Will insurance cover your surgery automaticlly if you have, Sleep Apnea, High Blood Pressure, Asthma, Joint pain, abd has been over weight all their lifes? I do know that most insurance plans require 6 months diet plan too and by my DR. the suregery is medically necessary for me to have. Please help, Thank you!!!
In a Gastric Bypass surgery....? I noticed that alot of the patients after losing the weight have these grotesque looking folds of skin around their entire body. Take a look at these pictures: http://www.plasticsurgery4u.com/a/after_weight_loss/ I was wondering if this also happens if you lose weight naturally, through diet and exercise for example. If a doctor, nurse or someone who has lost weight be it throgh gastric bypass surgery or diet can answer would be great. But all opinions welcomed.
Pregnant after Open Gastric Bypass Surgery?? I had the bypass a little over a year ago...I was looking for information on pregnancy after an open gastric bypass surgery..?? internet excess to this question is running me in circles..??Please help!!
Anyone have a Pregnancy after Gastric Bypass Surgery? My daughter has gained only 3 pounds at 32 weeks along.? My daughter is 35 years old and is pregnant for the first time. She had gastric bypass surgery 4 years ago, and lost 140 pounds. She is now at 180 and is 5'11". She is 32 weeks pregnant, and has gained 2 and 1/2 pounds throughout her pregnancy so far. She eats all the time, so it not like shes trying to lose weight. The doctor is stumped. I think it's because of the gastric bypass surgery. Have you ever seen a pregnancy where the mother gained only 3 pounds? Could she have a healthy baby? Any advice is appreciated! At 32 weeks, she really isn't showing alot.
how safe is gastric bypass surgery? I was just wondering if anyone out there is familiar with the gastric bypass surgery and how safe it is?...i've heard lots of horrible things...can anyone help me?