Question 1

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

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: 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 2

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 3

can you get the gastric bypass twice?

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YES: It's called a revision of the original surgery

Question 4

will insurance pay for gastric bypass?

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Depends entirely on: your policy, BMI, and co-morbidities.

Question 5

can you eat a bagle after gastric bypass?

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Gastric bypass : Well, the real answer is that you shouldn't. After any weight loss operation you should limit how much carbohydrate you eat and focus on eating protein and vegetables. You should not be eating a bagel. Can you? Probably, though everyone is different. You might have a lot of trouble or no trouble at all. If you start eating bagels and similar foods, you can regain all your weight. Be smart.

Question 6

what will exercise be like after gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you mean immediately, it will more than likely uncomfortable.  If you mean in the long run, then you may have issues with stamina, and there could be some minor discomfort.  You should discuss this with your bariatric surgeon.  Your nutrition will be in question for certain amounts of exercise.  Perhaps you need to consult additionally, a nutritionist, sports trainer or sports doctor.  Be caref.

Question 7

is the mini gastric bypass safe or better than the?

Accepted Answer

No: The mini gastric bypass is not an approved surgery and there are so many that are better and safer. Only one surgeon does mini gastric bypass. The band, rny, sleeve, and plication are better.

Question 8

can someone who has had a gastric bypass take fenphedra?

Accepted Answer

It is effective: If you do the research it is one of the most prescribed diet pills. It has a few side effects, but is one of the most prescribed diet pills out there. I would suggest that people who are looking to start it look up its mechanism of action and risks. If it falls within the range of safety for the individual definitely it can be taken

Question 9

how can i get the process for having gastric bypass going?

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass : You need to see a bariatric surgeon for a consultation. Go to a practice that is well established, has been around for years, and has done thousands of operations.

Question 10

could you tell me what happens ten years after a gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass: 10 yrs after gastric bypass you will probably maintain most of your weight loss but may regain some of the weight back due "fallin off the wagon" , so to say. Meaning you liberalize your eating habits cause now food is going down easier.

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