Archive for March, 2009

do you know about the gastric bypass surgery?

Monday, March 30th, 2009

emc251978 asked: my friend has kaiser (full coverage) he's thinking about having the gastric bypass surgery, does anyone know if kaiser covers it? and if not do you know how much it is. i heard that if your 100pds or more over weight they cover it. Also what kind ...

What are they blood testing before gastric bypass/ any surgery?

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Nicole asked: Before I have my gastric bypass surgery in March, the hospital told me they're going to have to run a series of blood tests. I was wondering if anyone knows what these tests are for? And also, would the discovery of marijuana in my blood be reason for ...

What is the diet plan for gastric bypass surgery?

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

Msbearr asked: I have tried to look it up and I getting almost every link but the one that tells you what you can and can't eat and the number of meals per day. Does anyone know? I know with lap band it's 2 oz per meal 6 times a ...

Am I over weight enough to consider Gastric Bypass?

Friday, March 27th, 2009

Jolie D asked: I am 5'5 and about 230 lbs. I have tried loosing weight by diet and exercise. But it hasn't worked for me at all. I hate trying so hard to loose weight and not seeing any results. I am I over weight enough to consider gastric bypass ...

I heard there were weight loss drugs coming out in the next year or two that will make gastric bypass obsolete

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Hamsters are beautiful asked: I went with my friend to her doctors after gastric bypass and he mentioned that in the short future that new drugs would be approved by the FDA that would make gastric bypass and banding obsolete. Does anyone know the names of these drugs? I feel ...

why B12 shots are important after a gastric bypass surgery?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

sweetcakes asked: When I had my gastric bypass done in "2002" I was told I had to have B12 shots every month. My doctor keeps testing my blood and says I don't need it. So my question I guess is what is in the B12 Shots that I ...

Do people with gastric bypass get less on WIC?

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

shadowboxer78 asked: Do they reduce the amount of food you would get if you had gastric bypass? Does the GI Bill count against you when qualifying for WIC? Can WIC provide Pedisure for toddlers?Genny

A person I know is trying to get approved for gastric bypass.and is lying to get approved, what can I do?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

turtle girl asked: I know a person who is a bulemic, morbidly obese, and trying to get approved for gastric bypass. This person is not being completely honest about eating habits with the doctor. I know I cannot control other people's decisions...but the possible ramifications of this weigh on my ...

Does anyone know of a support group for gastric bypass surgery patients?

Friday, March 20th, 2009

Sander asked: I recently had gastric bypass surgery done.I was looking for a support group through the computer,because I don't drive.I don't want to join any chatrooms.Debbi

Why did my sister loose so much weight after her gastric bypass surgery?

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Keli asked: My sister had gastric bypass surgery and lost almost 80 pounds in 3 months. I want to do the same thing but without the surgery. I wonder if I could use her diet after her surgery to do the same thing?Doyle