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What is the typical percentage weight lost after going through gastric bypass surgery?
Over time, patients lose an average of 60% of their initial weight. See http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/what-is-gastric-bypass-surgery
Is it safe to lose weight with gastric bypass surgery and are there any long term effects to losing weight quickly?
Gastric bypass surgery will work where diets do not. There are always risks when surgery is involed. Additional information is available at: www.ebariatricsurgery.com
Is bypass surgery my only option?
Gastric bypass surgery is one option. I would recommend speaking with your Doctor. He may give you other options on how to lose weight before looking into surgery.
What are the effects of gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric bypass weight loss surgery permanently changes your life. You will lose a lot of weight very rapidly and this will cause skin "flaps," so you will probably want more surgery afterwards to fix that.
What is the mini gastric bypass surgery?
A mini gastric surgery is a surgery that helps obese people lose weight. It's a reversible gastric bypass surgery that only takes thrity minutes to do. It's comparable lap band.
Are there any websites that could help me find gastric bypass weight?
If by your question you mean where can you find doctors that performs gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, the answer is yes. Most doctors that perform this surgery have online sources to give you information about the surgery and your options.
Where can I find more info on bypass before and after?
Most doctors will not perform bypass surgery unless you are obese. They will suggest diet and exercise to lose weight. Information about bypass surgery can be found at: www.gastricbypasssanfrancisco.com/before-after-pictures-testimonial
I have a neighbor who weighs over 600 pounds. He is now in a wheelchair because of his weight. Would he be a good candidate for gastric bypass surgery?
No. He is too heavy. Once you go over a certain weight, the mortality rate of gastric bypass surgery goes way up, so he'll need to lose some weight first.
What is the best gastric bypass surgery?
There is only one type of gastric bypass surgery, but if you are looking for the most effective type of weight loss or bariatric surgery then gastric bypass is generally found to be more effective than other methods such as lap band surgery. That said, you will still have to worry about what you eat and the portion sizes of the food or you will not lose the weight. This is not a quick weight loss fix.
Where can I find more information on stomach surgery to lose weight ?
There are many different types of stomach surgery that causes weight loss http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/MY00825 here is a good sight that will help you make your decision.
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
Preventing Weight Gain after Gastric Bypass Surgery?
< /p>While gastric bypass surgery can help a person lose weight, it is not an end all to keeping one's weight down. Weight gain after gastric bypass surgery is sometimes common among those that have received it because they are still stuck in the same eating habits they had before the surgery. But with a proper nutritious diet and exercise regimen, one can keep a steady weight without having to worry about gaining it back after their surgery.< /p>
