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"Shrinking" your stomach isn't the answer. I'd you think about it, that was the intent of having a gastric bypass. I had my bypass over ten years ago. I initially lost over 100 lbs only to gain it back..More, rather than thinking of my smaller stomach as the answer, I use it as a Weight loss tool. I've now lost 100 lbs through Weight Watchers. Eating healthy foods in healthy portions. Had I realized so many years ago I could lose such a large amount of weight on Weight Watchers NEVER would have put myself through such drastic surgery. Best of luck to you
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Is the sleeve gastric bypass surgery effective?
Sleeve gastric bypass surgery can be considered effective, as it has fewer complications and more desired results in patients. Over 90% of patients get the results they need for the surgery alone.
What is a good blog I can follow online about gastric bypass surgery?
You are not alone! As a matter of fact, I know of a great place you can visit to talk to others about their gastric bypass surgery. I visit there often, and the people are really friendy. Here is the url if you woud like to visit! http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric-Bypass-Surgery/support-group
What is gastric bypass surgery?
Gastric bypass surgery makes the stomach smaller and allows food to bypass part of the small intestine. You will feel full more quickly than when your stomach was its original size, which reduces the amount of food you eat and thus the calories consumed. Bypassing part of the intestine also results in fewer calories being absorbed, which also leads to weight loss. The most common gastric bypass surgery is a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNY). In normal digestion, food passes through the stomach and enters the small intestine, where most of the nutrients and calories are absorbed. It then passes into the large intestine (colon), and the remaining waste is eventually excreted.In a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, the stomach is made smaller by creating a small pouch at the top of the stomach using surgical staples or a plastic band. The smaller stomach is connected directly to the middle portion of the small intestine (jejunum), bypassing the rest of the stomach and the upper portion of the small intestine (duodenum). This procedure can be done by making a large incision in the abdomen (an open procedure) or by making a small incision and using small instruments and a camera to guide the surgery (laparoscopic approach). The average cost for the gastric bypass procedure ranges from $18,000 to $35,000 if your insurance does not cover it. However you should think of having this surgery abroad it is much cheaper in reputable hospitals in Mexico, Costa Rica and elsewhere.
what is gastric sleeve gastrectomy?
The operation involves removing sixty to eighty percent of your stomach in order for you to eat smaller portions of food and be fuller sooner. This makes the stomach reduction permanent and unreversable.
What To Expect After Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Your weight loss journey doesn't end with gastric bypass surgery. After gastric bypass surgery, you will work with a team of doctors and nutritionalists to help you create a new meal plan. This team will help you not only with your weight loss, but also general health. They will help you create a fitness program, so you can get begin or resume exercising after your surgery. You don't have to go though your journey alone. With help, you can lose weight and get healthy.
Where can I go to get information for sleeve gastric bypass surgery?
To get more information on sleeve gastric bypass surgery I recommend having a look at this site http://www.obeseinfo.com/ this site explains What you should know, Patient Resources and Patient Information.
Living life with a new surgery?
New gastric bypass surgery can be hard on the whole family and present many challenges that did not exist before. The person may have to deal with unpleasant side effects. The family may notice new things like flatulence and hernias. The person can feel isolated and alone because they are the only with the surgery. It was bad enough having obesity, but the person can feel even more alone because they will be the only ones in the family that has had gastric bypass surgery. Support groups are an adequate source of support for the person and should be used so that the person doesn't feel so alone.
Diabetes and Gastric Bypass?
There appears to be a direct, positive correlation between diabetes and gastric bypass surgery, especially Type II diabetes. Research has shown that patients with gastric bypass surgery showed an improvement in their Type II diabetes even before registering a significant weight loss. Also in a few cases, surgery appears to have forced the diabetes into remission. A recent analytical study has revealed that patients who had gastric bypass surgery showed improved blood sugar control and reduced levels of various amino acids that have been linked to heart disease and insulin resistance, confirming the benefits of bypass surgery.
What exactly is a bariatrcic surgery sleeve?
Bariatric gastric sleeve surgery was originally designed to be the first part of a two-part weight loss surgery process. Recently, surgeons have used this procedure as a stand-alone solution. This procedure actually removes 60%-85% of the stomach laparoscopically, leaving only a tube or "sleeve" of the stomach remaining. The hunger producing hormone is also removed. Good candidates for this procedure include those who cannot return for mutiple follow up appointments as with gastric banding, or those who have gastric related diseases such as diabetes.
Does A Sleeve Bariatric Surgery Help Weight Loss?
A sleeve bariatric surgery has been proven to help many obese patients loose weight in a manner that is similar to what happens in a traditional gastric bypass, though the results are less severe. Unlike a gastric bypass, sleeve surgery doesn't require the intestines to be rerouted, which makes it safer for those with the most severe level of obesity. A sleeve is usually suggested for those who need help with initial weight loss in order to improve the safety of a follow up bypass, though sleeves have been shown to have similar weight loss results when used alone for some.
What Gastric juice digest proteins?
There are two things in gastric juices, Pepsin and hydrochloric acid. If one is alone, it would not do any digestion of proteins. But together, they can digest proteins.
Will I need to take protein supplements after having gastric bypass surgery?
Supplements are used to increase the intake of certain proteins or vitamins when diet alone cannot provide enough of those compounds on its own. With a proper diet, supplements are not necessary. A proper, balanced diet is necessary for recovery from any surgery.
