Question 1

what are some tried and true ways to get adjusted to eating solid foods after having gastric bypass surgery?

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Go slow: You may want to slowly broaden the range of foods you eat after the surgery, starting with liquid diet and gradually introduce solid foods as you tolerate them - kind of like you do with a baby transitioning him from breast milk or formula to baby food and then to table food.

Question 2

what can i do about an ulcer i develped after having gastric bypass  ?

Accepted Answer

Proton pump: Inhibitors may be required...Talk to your physician.

Question 3

when will i be a good candidate for a lower body lift? after having gastric bypass surgery four months ago, i lost 100 pounds.

Accepted Answer

Congratulations!: You need to plateau in your weight for several months.  Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon.

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

when will i be a good candidate for a lower body lift? after having gastric bypass surgery four months ago, i lost 100 pounds. i now have loose skin in my midsection that i would like to have removed through a lower body lift procedure. am i a good candid

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Congratulations : Congratulations on your massive weight loss. After bariatric surgery, the currently recommended waiting period before having a lower body lift, or other body contouring procedures, is one year. This allows your body to adjust to it's new physiology. At a year your weight will be more stable, and your GI tract will be better adapted to absorbing the nutrients needed to heal after surgery. Waiting one year will decrease the risk of complications and aesthetically improve your results.

It is not too early to see a board certified plastic surgeon and explore your options. This can help you feel more comfortable when it comes time for surgery, and prepare you for an expedited recovery. More information is available online here:

www.Drmele.Com/post-bariatrics.Html.

Question 6

i had gastric bypass 2 years ago. i'm having horrible gas problems. i started taking active charcoal pills,  am i harming myself?

Accepted Answer

No: You won't harm yourself with charcoal.  The gas may be because you're unable to break down wheat.  Try eliminating it completely ... Be careful to read food labels, as many foods may have wheat/wheat products ... That you might never consider.  Another possibility is overgrowth of "bad" bacteria in the intestine; ask your doctor to prescribe Flagyl 500 mg 3x/day for 14 days.  Good health!

Question 7

what to do if i had a gastric bypass 5 yrs. ago and now want to go vegetarian, what supplements should i be taking?

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Yes possible: by Herculian effort , due to small pouch need extra measures specially made food  containing high protein diet  vitamins minerals etc You must see nutritional specialist . Speak to your doctor there  will be in the team to help you .

Question 8

diagnosed me with bile induced gastritis. wants to do a gastric bypass. in my 40's,(5'4", 203), but isn't there a less invasive answer?

Accepted Answer

Options: Probably theist popular weight loss operation at the moment is a sleeve gastrectomy. Its not really less invasive, but has less potential for long term side effects. There are also some newer endoscopic therapies, but they are not so effective. Ask your doctor if a consultation with a Bariatric surgeon is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Question 9

hi, i had a gastric bypass two months ago and when i go to the toilet blood isnt in my stool but it comes out on its own at first or after ?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, and physical examination. It would be prudent to see your doctor as bleeding from any orifice warrants an evaluation.
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Question 10

i have a high level of vitamin b12 (2000).  i wonder if taking metanx capsule panam could be causing my problem?  also i did have a gastric bypass in

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Probably: Metanx does, in fact, contain B12 vitamin supplement. It also contains the active form of folic acid, known as methyl folate. Gastric bypass patients usually do not absorb vitamins from their food as well and many physicians will use supplements to make sure patients get the nutrients they need to promote health and well being.

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Diagnosed me with bile induced gastritis. wants to do a gastric bypass. in my 40's,(5'4", 203), but isn't there a less invasive answer?

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