Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure that decreases the size of the stomach to limit the amount of food that is eaten. Some of the risks of the surgery include the stomach returning to its original size, the breakdown of the gastric band and staples, leakage of stomach contents into the abdomen causing damage to other organs and the possibility of nutritional deficiency.
you can find requirements for a gastric bypass from your doctor, and if you have insurance after getting a recommendation from your doctor contact your insurance to find the requirements.
No, you can't get gastric bypass if you are on mental disability. One of the requirements to be qualified for surgery is you must be mentally fit.
The requirements for a gastric bypass surgeon are an MD or MO medical degree, having a license to practice in the state or country and being a resident of that country.
This should only be considered as a last resort. If losing weight the natural way is not a option, then gastric bypass may be for you. If diet and exercise are not working for you, than this could be a option.
Mayoclinic offers a lot of credible information on gastric bypass surgery. Also, at the site listed below www.bypasssurgery.com/Gastric/side-effects.html you can find information specifically n the symptoms experienced by those who have gastric intestinal disorders or who have had gastric bypass surgery.
Go to wikipedia images and search gastric bypass images. It will show you pictures of gastric bypass. You could even ask your doctor where you can find some images.
Concerning yourself with the other prerequisites and requirements should be your priority. The gastric bypass groups are fairly laid back, but weight requirements and health criteria should be looked at in the insurance guidelines.
There are many gastric bypass websites but first and foremost you need to talk about this with your doctor. You need to meet certain requirements in order to receive the surgery.
This website http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/my00827 gives you the diet you should follow for gastric bypass surgeries. It even tells you which foods to avoid.
Here are some website that shows the before and after picture of people who have had the gastric bypass surgery. http://www.obeseinfo.com/before_after_gastric_bypass_surgery.htm http://www.gastricbypasssanfrancisco.com/before-after-pictures-testimonials-gastric-bypass-ca.htm
The website obeseinfo.com provides information on the cost of gastric bypass surgery. It also provides information on the procedure and what you need to know to figure out if you are a candidate.
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