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Muscle cramps after gastric bypass surgery
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Raymond Schneideranswered
48 years experience
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 certai... Read More
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Dr. Gregg Nishianswered
Bariatrics 24 years experience
Cramps: It is possible that you may have developed a nutritional deficiency and that can cause you to have muscle cramps. It's best to see your surgeon and ha... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Terry Simpsonanswered
General Surgery 37 years experience
Maybe: Most likely this is from a lack of water but it could also be from a vitamin deficiency. Have those levels checked and start taking vitamins.
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Dr. Elise Sadounanswered
Family Medicine 16 years experience
Nutrition: Gastric bypass surgery alters how your body absorbs nutrients, and can also cause dumping syndrome which can cause vital nutrients to be lost. Please ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eric Kaplananswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 44 years experience
Only : Precaution i can give is to avoid any heavy lifting or straining for 6 weeks after surgery. Otherwise enjoy your baby.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 58 years experience
6-8 weeks: Normal is telative and you will have anew normal!
should be close to six weeks from surgical sites etc
your weight adjustment, diet, nutrition, vit... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 37 years experience
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 nutritionis... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
39 years experience
Preferences change: The taste of food is not different. However, food preferences do sometimes change. Some people don't crave fatty foods the same. Hunger is decreased c... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. John Funganswered
General Surgery 41 years experience
Loss of physiology: Food normally is mixed with acid and mechanically broken down in the upper stomach. Small amounts are released through the antrum of the stomach, whi... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alexander Barkananswered
General Surgery 26 years experience
Beer!: No, should not be drinking carbonated breverages because 1 you will feel uncomfortable from the gas and 2 they are empty calories that will make you ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
39 years experience
Yes, even safer: Pregnancy is perfectly safe after gastric bypass. In fact, many obese women have trouble getting pregnant until gastric bypass. Fertility improves alm... Read More
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A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Boris Aronzonanswered
Anesthesiology 26 years experience
Probably: Do not see any reason why not, but please check with your surgeon, who knows you well.
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