Question 1

is there a diet that i can go on to shrink my gastric bypass pouch back down to the size that it was. have lost over 200+ want to go another 50 lbs.  ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Diet alone will not shrink the pouch.  However, limiting your portion sizes should help.  Be sure you are limiting high fat foods and carbohydrates.  Most people eat too much of these.  If you limit them you should lose weight.  Also, are you exercising?  If you walk daily it should help with weight loss.  Be sure to talk with your doctor about a good goal weight.  Good luck!

Question 2

how can i tell if i have stretched out my gastric bypass pouch, are there any symptoms

Accepted Answer

Stretched pouch: Depends how long you are after surgery. Your increased food intake could be normal if you are a long time out, let's say two years.  But if you regained weight and are concerned and it has been several years out then you can follow up with your surgeon and get a work up like an UGI series oand endoscopy.

Question 3

is the 5 day pouch test ok for  gastric bypass patients ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but ? need: Many bariatric programs routinely do a pouch leak test in the early post-operative period, some the day after, some waiting 5-7 days after surgery.  The overall leak rate is low and does not always pick up all leaks, especially if done too early.  In one study from UCLA,  routine pouch leak studies after laparoscopic gastric bypass did not contribute signiﬁcantly to postoperative patient care

Question 4

why is the mini gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Small stomach bypass: 90% of stomach is excluded with less than 10%  stomach  gastro intestinal continuity established , now stomach is small , called mini gastric by pass.

Question 5

how safe is gastric bypass now?

Accepted Answer

Safe/effective: The safety of gastric bypasses has dramatically improved over the past 15 years with improvements in training, instrumentation, and introduction of laparoscopic techniques. Mortality in experienced hands is less than 0.1%. These surgeries are safer than heart surgery and most orthopedic procedures. Look for a facility and a surgeon that carry a centers of excellence(coe) designation.

Question 6

how expensive is gastric bypass?

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1 st do you need one: then you have to be in program , will motivate you loose weight , assess your general status before accepting into program . Go and see one close to you , if you are a candidate they will  tell you how much it costs work out a plan for the payment .

Question 7

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 8

could i reverse my gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

Bypass can reverse: The doctor can reverse the gastric bypass laparoscopically.  The lower stomach never shrinks or loses function.  The national incidence is only 1 in 1000.  Usually only under rare circumstances.

Question 9

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 10

can you get the gastric bypass twice?

Accepted Answer

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

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