Archive for December, 2008

Is it bad to smoke weed 7 months after having a gastric bypass surgery?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

Jc J asked: It has been 7 months after I had a Gastric Bypass Surgery. I would think that smoking weed would be safer than smoking cigarettes, but I was just curious if smoking weed would be dangerous after the Gastric Bypass.Kristin

What is the best way to get adjusted to eating solid foods after having gastric bypass surgery?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

j p asked: I had gastric bypass surgery on Aug.4th of this year and still can not tolerate solid foods. Is there any way that I can get adjusted so that my nutrition can get back on track?Lucinda

How many years have you kept your weight off after gastric bypass?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

ImAsking asked: I've heard of many people eventually gaining their weight back on after a gastric bypass surgery. I am curious to know ~ from those who have had it, how long they have kept the weight off.Wayne

does any one know if there is help for people who want gastric bypass surgery who do not have insurance?

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

stuffy asked: I have no insurance and would like to get gastric bypass done if so one out here knows any useful info I would be greatly thankful. There has to be something or someone that can give a girl some help.Lela

What is the recovery from gastric bypass like?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

Level Headed, I hope asked: My mother had gastric bypass yesterday. I've been in the hospital with her almost non-stop. She is still very nausious, and she's in ALOT of pain. Her shoulder is killing her from all the gas from the laproscopic surgery. I asked her doctor about her ...

The Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Requirements

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Being overweight is definitely not easy. Yet thanks to modern medicine there are weight loss surgery options that are available to help those who are obese and cannot lose weight through dieting. All bariatric procedures require that certain stipulations be met and there are several different operations to choose from. ...

How expensive is the gastric bypass surgery (bariatric) if you don’t have health insurance to pay for it?

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

nwafanusa1 asked: I am 39 years old and very obese and have diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and high triglycerides. My doctor at the VA Hospital wants them to give me gastric bypass surgery but they no longer do it at the VA Hospital. Is there any ...

Can anybody point me to typical eating patterns after gastric bypass?

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

TotalRecipeHound asked: I have no intention of getting gastric bypass, but do want to get an idea of calories and types of food eaten. I mean like a website that describes what this person can typically eat in the first 6 months. Not immediately after surgery. Even if it just ...

Will insurance companies pay for a gastric bypass if they lap band does not work for you?

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Sunita asked: I have decied togo with the lap band, justa a few questions...Does the insurance compaines pay for a gastric bypass afte doing a lap band?Enedina

Is there a difference between the way capsule and tablet vitamins are absorbed for a gastric bypass patient?

Friday, December 26th, 2008

RD asked: I realize that people who undergo gastric bypass surgery need more vitamins like B-12, possibly Iron, B-1 or even Calcium, but when choosing a vitamin, does the form need to be taken into consideration, since absorption is different in a bariatric patient?Ramonita