Question 1

i have muscle spasms  a lot could it be caused from gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 certainly have muscle spasms in your legs is a normal event even if you haven't had any surgery.

Question 2

i have u to 50 muscle spasms a nite it wakes me up.in my legs and feet some last a 5 minutes could this  be related to my gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

tips on caring for my baby after gastric bypass surgery?

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Only : Precaution i can give is to avoid any heavy lifting or straining for 6 weeks after surgery. Otherwise enjoy your baby.

Question 4

how long is recovery after having gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

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, vitamins etc will take longer to adjust and stabilize.

Question 5

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 6

do foods actually taste different to a person after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 consistently.

Question 7

how come digestive enzymes are reduced after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

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, which goes through the duodenum and proximal jejunum. Various substances stimulate secretion of gut hormones and enzymes.  In gastric bypass operations, the antrum, duodenum and proximal jejunum are bypassed and reduce levels of these hormones.

Question 8

can i safely drink beer after a gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

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 regain weight.

Question 9

can my wife still have a baby after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, even safer: Pregnancy is perfectly safe after gastric bypass. In fact, many obese women have trouble getting pregnant until gastric bypass. Fertility improves almost immediately. Usually best to wait 6 months to get pregnant after bypass since losing weight so fast. I helped write an article about the safety here:  http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/m/pubmed/17161090/.

Question 10

can i eat salads 5 weeks after gastric bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Do not see any reason why not, but please check with your surgeon, who knows you well.

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I have u to 50 muscle spasms a nite it wakes me up.in my legs and feet some last a 5 minutes could this be related to my gastric bypass surgery?

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Tips on caring for my baby after gastric bypass surgery?

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How long is recovery after having gastric bypass surgery?

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How come digestive enzymes are reduced after gastric bypass surgery?

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