Question 1

i had gastric bypass 2 years ago. i'm having horrible gas problems. i started taking active charcoal pills,  am i harming myself?

Accepted Answer

No: You won't harm yourself with charcoal.  The gas may be because you're unable to break down wheat.  Try eliminating it completely ... Be careful to read food labels, as many foods may have wheat/wheat products ... That you might never consider.  Another possibility is overgrowth of "bad" bacteria in the intestine; ask your doctor to prescribe Flagyl 500 mg 3x/day for 14 days.  Good health!

Question 2

can gastric bypass surgery be reversible after meeting the appropriate weight to prevent malnutrition?or it's enough to have one pill include all vit?

Accepted Answer

It is challenging : but possible; you might gain all your weight back so stick ti nutritional supplements

Question 3

i know gastric bypass surgery is a great weight loss tool, but can patients take diet pill to help speed things up?

Accepted Answer

Should not: One thing at a time and follow instructions!

Question 4

if someone who already hardly eats cant lose weight, would gastric bypass work since its basically making you hardly eat??

Accepted Answer

: First- This is a myth. You cant gain weight unless you eat- many people have this perception till they concentrate on their intake.  So pl keep a strict tab on your intake, exercise and get a medical check up. Good luck

Question 5

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 6

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 7

can you have a gastric bypass twice?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what is the down side to gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

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.

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I had gastric bypass 2 years ago. i'm having horrible gas problems. i started taking active charcoal pills, am i harming myself?

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Can gastric bypass surgery be reversible after meeting the appropriate weight to prevent malnutrition?or it's enough to have one pill include all vit?

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I know gastric bypass surgery is a great weight loss tool, but can patients take diet pill to help speed things up?

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If someone who already hardly eats cant lose weight, would gastric bypass work since its basically making you hardly eat??

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Who should get a gastric bypass?

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Do you agree with gastric bypass ?

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Can you have a gastric bypass twice?

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What is the down side to gastric bypass?

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What is the recovery time for gastric bypass?

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How are gastric bypass and the band different?

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