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Where can I find info on bariatric gastric bypass online?
Healtheast.org and www.bariatric-surgery-source.com are two great resources for information on bariatric gastric bypass surgery. Gastric bypass surgery should only be used as a last resort for patients who have been unsucessful with a wide range of other weight loss plans.
What would one go to a bariatric treatment center for?
At a bariatric treatment center, patients receive consultations and treatment for obesity through several procedures, including the gastric band or gastric bypass surgery.
Is gastric bypass considered bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is a broad term used to describe weight loss surgeries. Gastric bypass surgery falls under the category of a bariatric surgery. Therefore, getting a bariatric surgery, isn't necessarily indicative that you would be getting gastric bypass.
Where can I buy some bariatric vitamins?
You can buy bariatric vitamins in almost any superstore such as walmart, Cvs, or even Walgreens. These vitamins however, are normally used by patients who have already had a gastric bypass.
Where can I find more info on gastric bypass surgery support?
Webmd.com can help you to find local support groups for patients that have recently undergone gastric bypass surgery and need support to get through the process.
Where can I find more information on gastric bypass protein?
A local Gastric Bypass surgeon or Bariatric Surgeon might have information regarding gastric bypass protein and diet plans. There is also information available on the world wide web concerning gastric bypass protein and diet plans such as the following: www.gastricbypassfamily.com/Protein.html, www.endowsec.com/pated/edtgs22.htm, and www.bariatricchoice.com/protein-needs-for-bariatric-gastric-bypass-surgery-patients.aspx.
What is gastric diet?
Gastric bypass diet is a set of modified meal plans intended for gastric bypass patients.
What is the gastric bypass?
Before gastric bypass canidates must follow a diet. The diet is for many reasons. For example, like getting use to how you will eat (smaller portions). There are many reasons why a strict diet is followed before surgery. Most of the time the diets are given to prepare the patients body for surgery. For more information go to: http://www.bariatricchoice.com/pre-op-bariatric-diet-for-bariatric-gastric-bypass-surgery-patients.aspx
What does bariatric surgery consist of?
Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass. This procedure is the most common method of gastric bypass. This surgery is typically not reversible. It works by decreasing the amount of food you can eat in one sitting and reducing the absorption of nutrients.
Consider Gastric Bypass Centers For Full Bypass Aftercare Support?
It may be tempting to simply get your gastric bypass at a local hospital, though if you do you'll be missing out on a lot of the support that gastric bypass centers can offer. A good bariatric surgery center can help you with aftercare issues and provide a level of support you won't find through a traditional hospital. Consider a gastric bypass center for your bypass in order to get nutrition planning help and access to support groups and lifestyle help you'll need to adjust to your surgical change. A gastric bypass involves a lot of important lifestyle changes that a dedicated center can help with.
Where can I find advice on bypass surgery?
I would suggest going to http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric-Bypass-Surgery/advice. This is an online gastric bypass support forum. Members include past patients and physicians.
What are some surgeries that help in weight loss?
Some Bariatric surgeries that help aid in weight loss are Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Weight loss surgery involves risks and may not be suitable for all patients so it is also important to consult a Bariatric surgeon and weigh the risks as well as the benefits of Bariatric surgeries.
