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Gastric Bypass surgery is not just an operation - it's a complete lifestyle change. Generally it's only advised when a patient is obese to the point that their obesity is causing other health problems, or preventing current health problems from getting better. Some examples of health problems that are improved by GB surgery are high blood pressure, Type 2 Diabetes, GERD (Reflux Disease), etc.
After having the procedure, since will be limited as to how much food you can physically eat, your lifestyle will have to change dramatically, and you'll have to adjust to it for the rest of your life. Like other procedures that can be reversed, GB is permanent once done. And contrary to popular belief, you can in fact gain weight again after having it.
With GB surgery, there are also many risks involved, as well as the many side effects after surgery as the body reacts to the rapid weight loss over the months following the procedure. Mood changes, hair loss, temperature intolerance, body aches, etc. are just a few.
The most significant risk is of course death, with a 1 in 200/300 chance of dying, depending on age and health (and apparently insurance - Medicare patients tend to be at higher risk of death. Hmm...).
Others are mineral deficiency, gallstones, kidneystones, stomach ulcers, and others much worse, like blood clots.
The other thing not noted in many (if any) information concerning GB is plastic surgery. If you are severely obese, GB will drop your weight considerably, to the point that extra skin from being obese will literally be hanging off of your arms, legs, stomach, etc. One of my friends had GB done about 15 years ago, and he lost 300 lbs. But the amount of skin hanging off of him was incredible, and it took several operations to take care of that. I've not seen that reported - can't imagine why......
Wilson-Phillips singer (and Brian Wilson's daughter) Carnie Wilson did discuss the skin problem publicly in her People magazine interview after her GB surgery. She is one of the more famous people to have had the procedure and talk about it openly, and to give others advice and support on the subject. Conversely, it's also her and Al Roker's procedures being public that have since raised the procedure by the media as a 'cure-all" for obesity. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Ref: Mayo Clinic, Gastric Bypass: What to Expect More input To qualify for this type of weight loss surgery you need to be 'morbidly obese.' This usually means being overweight by 80 pounds if you are female or 100 pounds if you are male. In addition, your Body Mass Index (BMI) must be 40+. In other cases (whether male or female), surgery may be agreed to if you are 80 pounds overweight, with a Body Mass Index of 35+, and have an obesity-related condition such as type 2 diabetes or life-threatening conditions such as obesity-related Heart disease or severe sleep apnea. (The above criteria may differ slightly from country to country.)
First, it's best advised to calculate if you're even overweight. A BMI (Body Mass Index) calculator can determine your weight being under, in the range, or over. Once determined if overweight, seeking a medical profession's advice would be the next step.
Weight loss from gastric bypass surgery varies from person to person. However, people lose on average 61 percent of their excess weight after gastric bypass surgery according to WebMD. So how much weight is loss from the surgery depends on what the ideal weight for your body size is and how many pounds overweight a person is considered to be. Most people should on average lose 61 percent of their extra weight they carry that is over body sizes ideal weight after the gastric bypass surgery. So if 61 percent of your excess weight is equal to 100 pounds then the answer is yes.
Gastric bypass surgery can help you loose as much weight at you want. With this type of surgery you can expect to loose around ten to fifteen pounds per month and you should probably only loose a total of about one hundred and fifty to two hundred pounds.
If you qualify for any other bariatric surgery, you qualify for Duodenal Switch. The requirements are no different than those for Gastric Bypass, Lap Band, etc.
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Where can I find out more about gastric bypass free?
You should talk to your doctor more about taking the gastric bypass surgery. Also, the hospital should have pamphlets on taking the gastric bypass surgery.
Where can I find info about gastric bypass online?
the best place to get information on gastric bypass online would to go to KP.org. There they should have all the information you need for gastric bypass.
What are some diets for gastric bypass?
This website http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/my00827 gives you the diet you should follow for gastric bypass surgeries. It even tells you which foods to avoid.
Shrink The Stomach To Lose Weight?
People who are overweight should think about gastric bypass. Gastric bypass is a surgery that makes the stomach smaller, forcing you to eat less than you normally do. After the surgery, you will no longer be able to eat the large amounts of food that have been in your diet. The stomach will simply not be able to hold the excess food. This will in turn cause you to lose weight quickly. Gastric bypass should only be done if you are obese and have tried every other option.
how many pounds you have to be to do a stomuch fix surgey?
You must be at least 100 lbs. overweight to be considered for a gastric bypass surgery.
Support Groups for Gastric Bypass Candidates?
Gastric bypass is performed on individuals who are overweight or obese. Before an individual undergoes this procedure, they will need to have a support system. Family and friends are often a great support system. Aside from family and friends, there are usually gastric bypass groups all over that can offer people the support that they need before undergoing their procedure. The gastric bypass group usually consists of people who have had the procedure done themselves and can offer advice and useful information to the patient who will also be having gastric bypass surgery.
Why Support Is Needed for Gastric Bypass Patients?
Prior to undergoing gastric bypass surgery, the patient will need plenty of support. This procedure is not just a surgery, it is something that will change the life of the patient forever. Gastric bypass surgery is designed to help the overweight individual to lose weight and live an ultimately healthy lifestyle. There are tons of gastric bypass surgery support groups online for those who want feedback and advice from other people who have already undergone the procedure and know about the experience of gastric bypass surgery.
Are there any websites that could help me find gastric bypass surgery and diabetes?
You should contact your local doctor to find out which is perfect for you. It varies on different people. www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/WT00031, you should find out if gastric bypass surgery is right for you.
Truth About Gastric Bypass Weight Loss?
With all of the information out there these days about gastric bypass weight loss, there seems to be a bunch of confusion about how to find the real information on gastric bypass weight loss. If you want to find reputable information, you should make sure and look for sites that have an unbiased review of a specific type of gastric bypass surgery. After all, there are a number of different types of gastric bypass surgeries out there, and anyone that treats them all as "the same" probably doesn't know a whole lot about gastric bypass or gastric bypass weight loss.
Lower Risk With A Gastric Bypass Sleeve Surgery?
If you're extremely overweight and your doctor has suggested a gastric bypass, it may be worth looking into the gastric bypass sleeve surgery first. A sleeve will let your doctor start with a safer operation to help you loose enough weight to make a traditional gastric bypass a safer procedure. With a gastric sleeve, the left portion of your stomach is removed to create a smaller shape that will let you lose the first 100 lbs. or so of weight. Once you've got that weight off, your bariatric surgeon can perform the gastric bypass operation that will help you lose the rest.
Will you feel if your gastric bypass opens?
will you feel if your gastric bypass opens?
WHere can i see some complications for gastric bypass?
Before trying any surgery to lose weight, you should change your diet and try daily exercise first. If that doesn't work then maybe gastric bypass, here is a link to the complications. http://www.thinnertimes.com/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass/gastric-bypass-complications.html
