Question 1

can i take baby aspirin with gastric bypass rny?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if:: The surgery was long enough ago that there is no risk of bleeding, there is no allergy or hypersensitivity issues, and your vitamin levels are normal. Lack of vitamin k can cause bleeding which Aspirin would then make worse.

Question 2

i am a gastric bypass patient. drs have told me can't take aspirin to prevent a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Depend: Depending on which type gastric bypass (sleeve gastrectomy vs roux en y vs gastric banding) also may be you have bad stomach ulcer that prevent you from taking aspirin.  Please call you surgeon/doctor and ask for the explaination on your case.

Question 3

diagnosed me with bile induced gastritis. wants to do a gastric bypass. in my 40's,(5'4", 203), but isn't there a less invasive answer?

Accepted Answer

Options: Probably theist popular weight loss operation at the moment is a sleeve gastrectomy. Its not really less invasive, but has less potential for long term side effects. There are also some newer endoscopic therapies, but they are not so effective. Ask your doctor if a consultation with a Bariatric surgeon is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 4

who should get a gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Typically surgery is: recommended for patients with morbid obesity (BMI&gt;40), patients who are obese (BMI &gt; 35) with other medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease, and now many people are also recommending surgery for those with BMI &gt; 30 (overweight) with other high risk med problems. There are many options for weight loss surgery (bypass, sleeve, band); see a good bariatric surgeon to discuss. Good luck!

Question 5

do you agree with gastric bypass ?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgeon: Bariatric surgery has definitive indications, and patients have to fit the profile.  The right candidate for gastric bypass surgeries have to be carefully screened by their physicians.  See a bariatric surgeon to see if you are a proper patient from a physical and psychological prospective.

Question 6

can you have a gastric bypass twice?

Accepted Answer

: Not the same surgery (as there are many variations). And very rarely

Question 7

what is the down side to gastric bypass?

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Malnutrition : Vitamin defiencies and malnutrition are common side effects. It can cause anemia, hair loss and fatigue. Unfortunately, gastric bypass can't be reversed.

Question 8

what is the recovery time for gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

A few weeks: The answer depends on how it was done. Open bypass takes 3-4 weeks to recover, while laparoscopic bypass is often less than 2 weeks.  You won't be 100%, but should be able to return to a desk job in this time.  For manual labor, recovery will be longer.

Question 9

how are gastric bypass and the band different?

Accepted Answer

Bypass: Completely different procedures band is simpler and less effective. Restriction only bypass is more involved however has much better results in between you find the sleeve an option worth looking into. Kind of the best of both for committed patients.

Question 10

what should i expect to eat after gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Remember that a gastric bypass is effective because of two mechanisms: 1) restriction of untake and 2) malabsorption. With a smaller stomach, you will get fuller faster and be able to take in less.

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