Question 1

what do you recommend if i had gastric bypass. have gained some weight back. can i get my stomach stapled again?

Accepted Answer

Go back to your: bariatric surgeon. Yes may need revision ( surgery )  after evaluation . Success after revision is very good , but you have to modify your style , by  exercise and limiting your intake and be active

Question 2

im having sharp stabbing feelings in my stomach i just had gastric bypass is this something serious? on a level 1 to 10 the pains about a 7.

Accepted Answer

Early obstruction: Likely result of previous surgery may be adhesions with early obstruction seek medical attention today.

Question 3

i have sharp stomach pains in the pit of my stomach i had gastric bypass about a month and a half ago what could be causing my pain?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 4

gastric bypass, lapband, stomach stapling, what's the difference?

Accepted Answer

Bariatric surgery: It's gastric bypass, lap band, and sleeve gastrectomy. Stomach stapling can mean a lot of different things. Not enough room to answer your question here. Look on the web, like http://www.Realize.Com to read about the various operations.

Question 5

im having stomach pain 10 years after gastric bypass?

Accepted Answer

See yourMD: You need a work up..I have  gastric bypass patients in our practice ..Of those with pain we have sent to GI for work up...Most of the time they find a cause..Do not delay !

Question 6

i have stomach ulcers after gastric bypass and i have no desire to eat is that normal?

Accepted Answer

No, but not uncommon: Follow up with surgeon.  Tested for h .Pylori? Can cause ulcers.  Marginal ulcers usually on the intestinal side of the anastomosis (seam) not rare.  Needs follow up, especially if interfering with oral intake, or if vomiting ( a big deal).
See your doc.

Question 7

i have had gastric bypass 3 years ago have not lost much weight  and now having stomach  cramping ?

Accepted Answer

Gastric bypass: Having a gastric bypass is only part of the solution to lose weight. Cramping may be an indication of a partial bowel obstruction. Seek help.

Question 8

what is the difference between gastric bypass, stomach stapling and gastric band?

Accepted Answer

Degrees: Band: appliance surg inserted to cinch stomach; adv.-easier surgery, reversible; disadv-less wt loss, less sustained, higher failure rate, compl, slippage, etc. Stapling-surg restrictive procedure; adv: more sustained, succ. Than above; disadv-still easy to cheat/wt gain (e.g. Melt ice cream, then drink it). Bypass: combo restrict and malabsorp; adv: more effective; dis: bigger  op, more nutr risk.

Question 9

i had the gastric bypass on 11/03 never had a problem had a baby in 12/13. i have been having stomach pains right after i eat. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon : You should call your gastric bypass surgeon and let them know what's going on. Recurrent abdominal pain could be from an ulcer, intussusception, or even an internal hernia. Urgency of appointment depends on severity of symptoms. Hope this helps!

Question 10

i have a very painful stomach.  this has been constant all day made worse by eating. i also have gallstones a d had gastric bypass 18 months ago.

Accepted Answer

See your Surgeon: Sounds like time for a cholecystectomy
Can also be internal hernia of roux en Y limb

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Stomach noise after gastric bypass

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What do you recommend if i had gastric bypass. have gained some weight back. can i get my stomach stapled again?

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Im having sharp stabbing feelings in my stomach i just had gastric bypass is this something serious? on a level 1 to 10 the pains about a 7.

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I have sharp stomach pains in the pit of my stomach i had gastric bypass about a month and a half ago what could be causing my pain?

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Gastric bypass, lapband, stomach stapling, what's the difference?

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Im having stomach pain 10 years after gastric bypass?

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I have stomach ulcers after gastric bypass and i have no desire to eat is that normal?

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I have had gastric bypass 3 years ago have not lost much weight and now having stomach cramping ?

A member asked:

What is the difference between gastric bypass, stomach stapling and gastric band?

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I had the gastric bypass on 11/03 never had a problem had a baby in 12/13. i have been having stomach pains right after i eat. what can i do?

A member asked:

I have a very painful stomach. this has been constant all day made worse by eating. i also have gallstones a d had gastric bypass 18 months ago.

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