Question 1

can you tell me the price range for a roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery!?

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Gastric bypass : Well, insurance usually covers it if you qualify (bmi over 40 if you have no medical problems, or bmi over 35 with medical problems). If you don't have insurance, you are looking at somewhere between $20-30, 000. You can get financing through care credit as one example.

Question 2

is it possible to have gastric bypass surgery if you have hepatitis c?

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Maybe: The hepatitis c itself won't be a barrier to this surgery. The question will be how much damage there is to the liver. People with cirrhosis are at higher risk for complications from any surgery, including bypass.

Question 3

hepatitis c and gastric bypass surgery? can you have gastric bypass surgery if you have hepatitis c?

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Hepatitis : Hepatitis c is not an absolute contraindication to bypass surgery. A lot depends on the current status of your liver function.  Your physician will likely perform liver function tests as part of their evaluation. They may also recommend an ultrasound to evaluate the liver as well as the gallbladder if it is still present. If you have cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer as a complication of your hepatitis c then you likely have other problems to deal with and bypass surgery is not right for you. If you have normal liver function then there is no absolute contraindication. This is when a conversation with your surgeon is key to understand risks and benefits as they apply to you. Be sure to discuss options in weight loss surgery with your doctor. Lap band and lap bypass are very different surgeries and each has its own risk and benefit.

Question 4

my doctor is going to give me a laproscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery and i was wondering what meals can i eat?

Accepted Answer

Little ones: You'll need to eat very small meals afterward or you'll 1) feel awful 2) stretch your stomach and not get the desired effect. You will receive detailed nutritional counseling prior to discharge from your bariatric surgery team.

Question 5

what do you suggest if my doctor is going to give me a laproscopic roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery and i was wondering what meals?

Accepted Answer

Education: Patients that undergo a weight reducing procedure, known as bariatric surgery, must undergo appropriate screening and preparation prior to surgery, including a several month period of regimented diet and achievement of defined goals.  Failure to do so increases the risk that the procedure will not achieved desired weight loss.  You will not be able to eat the same diet after surgery.

Question 6

can you tell me about roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass: The the bypass is the gold standard for weight loss operations. It's been around for over 50 yrs and is a proven operation. It is the best in terms of overall weight loss. It is also the best operation for patients with diabetes, heartburn/reflux, large hiatal hernias, or are very obese (bmi over 50). It should only be done by an experienced gastric bypass surgeon. The sleeve is a close second.

Question 7

how to absorb more iron after having roux-n-y gastric bypass surgery since iron is absorbed in the beginning of your small intestines, which is bypassed after roux-n-y gastric bypass, where else can it be absorbed enough to keep your iron level up

Accepted Answer

As : As you correctly states, the duodenum is the most efficient site for absorption of iron, and after roux-en-y gastric bypass, iron absorption and levels decrease.  In women who are menstruating, iron deficiency can be seen in up to 50% of them.  In men, iron deficiency occurs in 20%.  Nevertheless, the remaining small intestine is able to absorb some iron if formulated in an appropriate manner, occasionally infusions of iron are required when severe iron deficiency occurs.  The current recommendations are 40-60 mg/d of iron (as ferrous fumarate or gluconate 320 mg twice a day) with vitamin c (which increase iron absorption) for prevention.  Your levels of iron should be monitored regularly after surgery.

Question 8

how can i stop losing weight after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Time: Generally settles out at a year.
If too much or too fast, one may need dietician, vitamin, supplement help.
Occasional the operation is reversed!

Question 9

what happens if one is on medicare disability can they have gastric bypass surgery and it be covered?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery: You would need to check with your insurance company.  Many times depending on your other medical issues it may be deemed medically necessary.  Good luck

Question 10

first week post surgery eating? what can you eat within the first week of having gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Most : Most centers performing weight loss surgery do so with a team of dieticians and nutritionists. There is usually a fairly set progression of oral intake (food) following weight loss surgery. This will vary depending on the type of surgery you had (band, bypass, sleeve, etc.). In the first week food is mainly liquid and then soft foods in small quantities. The first day will likely be just a few sips of liquid at a time. The focus is on hydration and protein intake. The intestines will be swollen after the surgery and that combined with your smaller stomach pouch make passage of solid food more difficult. It is important to remember to eat small quantities, stop as soon as you feel full, chew all food completely, drink either before or after the meal but not together. Likely your diet will be outlined for you for the first several weeks. Use this as a chance to really focus on what types of food are entering your body. Weight loss surgery is a lifelong commitment and you will have done the most painful part. Continued focus on diet and exercise is key to success. Slowly you will reintroduce foods and expand variety. Remember to eat slowly and chew well as your stomach doesn't have the churning capacity it once did.

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