Katy, TX
A 42-year-old female asked:
gastric bypass 4 yrs ago w/ no weight loss. type 2 diabetic, insulin dependent, heavy alcohol use. could these issues totally negate the surgery?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
Preventive Medicine 73 years experience
Probably: You have a metabolic disease and you are slowly but surely killing yourself.
5088 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Alexander Barkan answered
General Surgery 24 years experience
No weight loss: Your weight loss failure can be due to poor diet, excessive alcohol intact, . You need your anatomy evaluated to see if it is intact, recommend follow up with your gastric bypass surgeon, nutritionist.
5082 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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