Question 1

is gastric bypass surgery good?

Accepted Answer

It works: But i favor doing anything and everything else possible first!

Question 2

does gastric bypass surgery work?

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Bypass surgery: Gastric bypass surgery, and all the surgeries for the overweight, essentially work by decreasing the number and or the amount of calories that you are able to absorb. Each of the several procedures work in slightly different ways. All of the surgeries have their unique complications, so ask your surgeon specific questions.

Question 3

how risky is gastric bypass surgery?

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Gastric bypass: The the bypass is the gold standard for weight loss operations. It's been around for over 50 yrs and is a proven operation. It is the best in terms of overall weight loss. It is a safe operation but should only be done by an experienced gastric bypass surgeon. There are many lap band surgeons out there, but few are good gastric bypass surgeons. I have recommended bypass for family members.

Question 4

how extensive is the gastric bypass surgery?

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Major surgery: Significant rerouting of the plumbing. It is a combo restrictive (make a small stomach pouch) and malabsorptive (shorten effective absoptive capacity of small bowel). "centers of excellence", with ample experience (not the occasional bypass operator) reasonably safe track record.  Can have significant complications at and after surgery, short and long term. Balance risk/benefits of surg or not.

Question 5

does discovery cover gastric bypass surgery?

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Bypass: Most insurances cover the procedure if it is indicated.

Question 6

how effective is the rny gastric bypass surgery?

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Depends on behavior: A roux-en-y gastric bypass can be quite effective in weight loss if it is part of a multi-modality treatment process.  This can include support, diet, exercise, as well as the surgery.  Your doctor can guide you in finding a qualified bariatric program, but you must be willing to accept that such a procedure is not the end, and you will have to actively participate in your recovery.  Good luck.

Question 7

to what extent does gastric bypass surgery cost?

Accepted Answer

Check withDoctors: It may vary check with a surgeon for fee schedule
many costs to it 
pre op evaluations -cardiac /pulmonary/gastro/dietitian
hospital cost and surgeons fees 
all these vary
it is not cheap.

Question 8

what can be expected from gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgical weight loss: Weight loss -- beware of the risk of malnutrition.

Question 9

how do i tell my bf about gastric bypass surgery?

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Simply : Most find that people who go through surgery did a courageous thing by undergoing surgery to save their life.

Question 10

what's the procedure to get gastric bypass surgery?

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A process: High bmi
best to avoid and avoid any surgery!

get weight counseling
endocrine assessment
diet and exercise
risk assessment for o ther conditions--obesity is a high risk all by itself.

As a late or last resort, surgery.

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