Question 1

i had gastric bypass 5 years ago.  i lost 100lbs, but have gained 50 lbs back. might i be a candidate for revision surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: You need to work out the reasons that you have gained back so much weight. It is not likely due to a failure of the surgery but rather becoming too liberal with diet restrictions.

Question 2

i am 25 years. i weigh 224 an i am thinking about doing a gastric bypass to lose weight. do u think that's a good choice for me?

Accepted Answer

Would need to know: Your bmi and lean/fat body composition, but generally speaking unless you are 4ft 10inches, 224 lbs is not gastric bypass territory.  At most perhaps lap band but would recommend diet and exercise.

Question 3

hi i've had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago  and i stopped losing weight 1 year after the surgery... i'm still not happy with my weight what to do?

Accepted Answer

Bypass surgery: To have successful variant roc surgery one must include significant life changes to include exercise, limiting calories--especially sugars and other carbohydrates. One must have a psychic change where food plays less of an emotional role. And, you must eat slowly and may i repeat, limit your calories!

Question 4

6 years ago i had  gastric bypass surgery. was 400 lbs and 5'9.  but recently had perferated stomach surgery lost too muchweight can't gain back help

Accepted Answer

See a bariatric surg: This is a very complex problem and you should see your bariatric surgeon to see what he recommends. You may require a surgery for reversal of the bypass. If your surgeon does not feel comfortable doing that complex surgery then you will need to see a surgeon that performs revision bariatric surgery.

Question 5

i used to eat roux and had gastric bypass 8 years ago. i lost 120 lbs in a year. in the succeeding years, i have gained back 45 lbs. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Post Bypass Surgery: After a few years and with returning to eating large amounts of food the body learns how to absorb calories more efficiently, the stomach is stretched and these bad habits lead you right back to obesity.  The goal of bypass surgery is to get you time to learn to eat small amounts of food at a time; to eat slowly and to limit your calories.

Question 6

i had gastric bypass about 8 years ago.in the past year i have pain throughout my body unable to eat any animal product and major weight loss help!

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery fo: It would help if you coud discuss this with the bariatric surgeon that did the procedure, and also consult a dietitian.

Question 7

i have had gastric bypass 3 years ago have not lost much weight  and now having stomach  cramping ?

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass: Having a gastric bypass is only part of the solution to lose weight. Cramping may be an indication of a partial bowel obstruction. Seek help.

Question 8

are there new recommendations on how many grams fats, carbs, protein and calories should be consumed daily, for post gastric bypass patients? i'm 9 years out and want to start tracking my intake again. i've gained nearly 30 pounds back. i'm female, 53 yea

Accepted Answer

Eating: The guidelines haven't changed that much. Basically, you want to eat mostly lean protein, fruit, vegetables, and try not to eat much carbohydrates. If you limit yourself to 1000-1200 calories per day, and do cardiovascular exercise 3-4 times a week, you should lose excess weight.

Question 9

can you revise a gastric bypass surgery if you gain the weight back?

Accepted Answer

Likely: but you need expert advice on exactly what was done and what is possible in the current situation.

Question 10

patients with gastric bypass can they gain weight back?

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass i: Patients who do not stick to the strict diet regimen required of that surgery can gain the weight back.

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I had gastric bypass 5 years ago. i lost 100lbs, but have gained 50 lbs back. might i be a candidate for revision surgery?

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I am 25 years. i weigh 224 an i am thinking about doing a gastric bypass to lose weight. do u think that's a good choice for me?

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Hi i've had gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago and i stopped losing weight 1 year after the surgery... i'm still not happy with my weight what to do?

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6 years ago i had gastric bypass surgery. was 400 lbs and 5'9. but recently had perferated stomach surgery lost too muchweight can't gain back help

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I used to eat roux and had gastric bypass 8 years ago. i lost 120 lbs in a year. in the succeeding years, i have gained back 45 lbs. what should i do?

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I had gastric bypass about 8 years ago.in the past year i have pain throughout my body unable to eat any animal product and major weight loss help!

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I have had gastric bypass 3 years ago have not lost much weight and now having stomach cramping ?

A member asked:

Are there new recommendations on how many grams fats, carbs, protein and calories should be consumed daily, for post gastric bypass patients? i'm 9 years out and want to start tracking my intake again. i've gained nearly 30 pounds back. i'm female, 53 yea

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Can you revise a gastric bypass surgery if you gain the weight back?

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Patients with gastric bypass can they gain weight back?

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