Question 1

i just found out i have fatty liver if i get gastric bypass surgery will that fix my fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

: No. gastric bypass surgery is for vey fat people who want o lose weight and cant do it by other means. Fatty liver is very uncommon at your age caused by some damage to the liver so pl see a gastroenterologist and make sure the diagnosis is correct

Question 2

is there a relationship between slightly elevated liver enzymes and roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It depends on which enzymes are elevated. Some elevations can suggest gallstones, which can happen to anyone after profound weight loss. Other elevations may suggest inherent liver problems. Elevations in of themselves generally are not directly related to surgery.

Question 3

for what reason wouldn't gastric bypass work on some people?

Accepted Answer

Only a tool: Gastric bypass is only a tool to use for weight loss.  It works by restricting stomach size and/or decreasing the amount of absorptive surface for nutrition get into the body. You can either eat large enough portions to stretch out the smaller stomach or eat so many calories that even in absorbing a fraction of them you still take in more than you need and gain weight rather than lose weight.

Question 4

what would cause intrinsic factor to dissipate or not bind to elements in digestion, assuming no hereditary factors or gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin deficiency: old age and vitamin deficiency are believed to be causes of intrinsic factor loss.  It remains crucial for b 12 uptake.   The stomach has cells to help but the discovery of intrinsic factor dissipation or non uptake should be thoroughly discussed with your doctor .

Question 5

since the gastric sleeve can cause complication with a sarcoidosis patient. is the gastric bypass better to have done with sarcoidosis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe..: When deciding which weight loss operation is best for you, bariatric surgeons look at all of your medical history and problems and come up with the best surgery for you. There could be other things in your history that make a bypass a worse option than the sleeve or the band. Schedule a consultation with a bariatric surgeon an make sure you discuss all of your options.

Question 6

friend 31,had gastric bypass nov. now fainting 2-3 times a week.5-20 mintues.had mri,cat,doc finds nothing.possible cause?

Accepted Answer

May be hypoglycemia: A possible cause is hypoglycemia.  This is often relieved by an appropriate diet.  A nutritionist with the bariatric surgery program is the first step.  If the problem persists, it could represent pancreatic problems and will need an evaluation by the bariatric surgeon or a gastroenterologist.

Question 7

what vitamin deficiency usually causes memory lapses? post gastric bypass 9/2011

Accepted Answer

Vitamins: The most common vitamin deficiencies seen after gastric bypass are with vitamin b12, vitamin d and iron. Some have low calcium. Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect the central nervous system and memory.

Question 8

i have muscle spasms  a lot could it be caused from gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: You do not mention where the muscle spasms are. If it's abdominal muscle spasms it makes it more likely related to the gastric surgery. You can certainly have muscle spasms in your legs is a normal event even if you haven't had any surgery.

Question 9

my legs are bowing. i had gastric bypass surgery 10 years ago. could this be the cause.

Accepted Answer

Most unlikely as I -: Am sure you probably have arthritic knees which are a common cause of the bowing, in middle ages.

Question 10

the reason i want to know if folic acid is the same as iron is because  i am going to have gastric bypass.

Accepted Answer

No it isn't. : Folic acid is involved in proper red blood cell formation and dna formation. Iron is involved in hemoglobin and is also important for red blood cells. Both need to be taken as supplements after the gastric bypass.

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