Question 1

seven years ago i had a sleeve gastrectomy..is my life in danger because of corona virus ?

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Everyone is at risk: Everyone is at some risk.  A 51 year-old is at greater risk of death if infected with SARS-CoV-2 than a 20 year-old.  If you are still obese, possibly you have diabetes or hypertension, both of which seem to increase risk.  We don't know if past bariatric procedures increase or decrease risk.  If you have lost weight, you may have reduced your risk somewhat.  Isolation definitely reduces risk.

Question 2

what is involved in an open gastrectomy?

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Major surgery: With an open midline abdominal incision & surgery removes some or all of the stomach depending on the reason for the surgery. New connections to the small intestine made. About 5-7 days in the hospital or longer possible depending on the length of surgery & other conditions. Gradual return to smaller quantity of foods at first.

Question 3

where do i go to get a gastrectomy done?

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General Surgeon: Usually a general surgeon can performs this surgery. I would ask your primary care physician who they recommend. Sometimes this procedure can be done laparoscopically (the surgeon will make a few small incisions and use a camera for the surgery). However, laparoscopic surgery eligibility is determined case by case, depending on the surgeon's clinical judgement and experience, and even insurance.

Question 4

is there any pain involved in  a gastrectomy?

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Yes: A gastrectomy is a major surgery done through a fair-sized incision. There will be pain afterwards which should completely resolve in 3-4 weeks.Your doctors will be able to order and prescribe pain medication in order to help you control your pain levels.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: gastrectomy?

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Gastrectomy: Gastrectomy is the partial or complete surgical excision of the stomach. It is usually performed to treat cancer or stomach perforation.

Question 6

how much can somebody eat after one year following a vertical gastrectomy?

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Opposite: Bariatric and weight loss is all about eating smaller amounts. It is not about the upper limit of how MUCH can you eat. To assist with decreasing your appetite, eating smaller amounts and staying healthy, drink 2 glasses of water before you sit down for dinner, or any meal. Pushing beyond safe limits of oral intake can blow out your gastric sutures with severe illness. Be well.

Question 7

not long ago, my grandmother underwent a gastrectomy, since then green secretions pops out of her, why?

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Mouth or scar: If green pops out of her from her mouth then it if from bile.  If green pops out of her from her wound then she has a fistula and should see her surgeon.  If green pops out of her from a feeding jejunostomy that is no longer used then she has a non closed fistula.  Hope this helps.  If you have concernsake sure you go to the appointment with your grandmother.

Question 8

what is a vertical sleeve gastrectomy?

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Read below: It is one type of weight loss surgery that has gained popularity over the last decade. The stomach is shaped like a sack and its primary function is for food 'storage'. This surgery converts the sack into a 'tube' which is not able to store as much. There may also be some hormonal benefit to removing a portion of the stomach. Data suggests that this is a viable option in weightloss surgery

Question 9

tell me about antrectomy or gastrectomy?

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Partial: Antrum, fundus, and pylorus are parts of  the entire stomach- gastric.
Removal for ulcer or cancer may be all or parts.
Total gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, antrectomy,  and other operations like vagotomy and pyloroplasty are traditional operations for ulcer disease.
More removal is common for cancer.

Question 10

who does a gastrectomy for gastroparesis?

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Surgeon: It is pretty unusual to perform a gastrectomy for gastroperesis.  Another option might be a gastrojejunostomy.  This bascially re-routes a piece of small intestine up to the stomach so that food can empty from the stomach more easily.  Surgeons, especially minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgeons could help talk about the advantages of each approach.

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