Question 1

i was wondering what are some complications of gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many: All depends on the individual case
 gerd/
mal nutrition, 
 rapid loose in weight
edema
 extra skin to deal with
rebound gain in weight if one changes the eating and food habits

remember it is not a cure rather a charged way of life.

Question 2

can you avoid complications after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery: Make sure that you are involved with a surgeon that runs a comprehensive program where patients are followed carefully. Ask to work with a nutritionist and or dietician before and after the procedure. There are many potential nutritional consequences of these bariatric surgical procedures.

Question 3

what is the likelihood of death and complications from me getting gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Every operation: Has potential risks versus potential benefits.  Your surgeon goes through a complex decision tree whenever he sees a patient for possible surgery.  If your potential risks outweigh the potential benefits, he will not perform any operation.  Go see a surgeon, he can figure it out for you.

Question 4

whst is the long term side effects of gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Absorption: Gastric bypass surgery, besides changing how much you can eat, also changes absorption in your gut (because you are bypassing a portion of your GI tract).  This is particularly seen with vitamins and micronutrients, including b12, calcium , and iron.  Consider taking a supplement after discussion with your doctor.

Question 5

i was wondering is a 13 year old able to get a gastric bypass surgery without too many complications?

Accepted Answer

Diet/exercise: I think 13 years old is too young to undergo gastric bypass surgery. A better option is diet modification and exercise. Too young to be able to deal with the dietary changes after bypass surgery.

Question 6

can you let me know how many people have actually died from gastric bypass surgery or complications from it ?

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DOZENS: Gastric by pass surgery has a  realtively high complicatin  and death rate. I don't know the exact numbers but i would guess that 1 :100 have severe complications and 1 in a few thousand die. This is compared to 1:100, 000 deaths with many other surgeries. There are many issues. If you know of a specific case and want direct analysis write to me directly. Remember that morbid obesity is morbid.

Question 7

can you tell me about roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 also the best operation for patients with diabetes, heartburn/reflux, large hiatal hernias, or are very obese (bmi over 50). It should only be done by an experienced gastric bypass surgeon. The sleeve is a close second.

Question 8

is it possible to have gastric bypass surgery if you have hepatitis c?

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Maybe: The hepatitis c itself won't be a barrier to this surgery. The question will be how much damage there is to the liver. People with cirrhosis are at higher risk for complications from any surgery, including bypass.

Question 9

hepatitis c and gastric bypass surgery? can you have gastric bypass surgery if you have hepatitis c?

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Hepatitis : Hepatitis c is not an absolute contraindication to bypass surgery. A lot depends on the current status of your liver function.  Your physician will likely perform liver function tests as part of their evaluation. They may also recommend an ultrasound to evaluate the liver as well as the gallbladder if it is still present. If you have cirrhosis or hepatocellular cancer as a complication of your hepatitis c then you likely have other problems to deal with and bypass surgery is not right for you. If you have normal liver function then there is no absolute contraindication. This is when a conversation with your surgeon is key to understand risks and benefits as they apply to you. Be sure to discuss options in weight loss surgery with your doctor. Lap band and lap bypass are very different surgeries and each has its own risk and benefit.

Question 10

does gastric bypass surgery work?

Accepted Answer

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.

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