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Stomach bypass procedures are performed on people from all walks of life. A stomach bypass is a procedure that is performed on individuals who are trying to lose weight. It is the ideal solution for anyone who experiences trouble in sticking to a diet.

The procedure alters how much food one's small intestine and stomach can handle. The stomach is significantly reduced after the surgery. This reduces the amount of calories one absorbs after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One will begin to lose weight within a short period of time after calories have been reduced.

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What type of surgery do they offer to help a person lose weight?

Gastric band surgery is available to those who need help losing weight which reduces the size of the stomach. One can have a gastric bypass which bypasses part of the intestine.


Can losing weight affect your stomach looks?

It sure can. Drinking lots of water to keep it full can help some though.


How does the gastric bypass revision work?

Some gastric bypass patients regain weight after a few years due to an enlarged stomach pouch. The StomaphyX revision procedure reduces the stomach size by creating small folds in the stomach.


How do you gain weight on stomach and lose weight on legs?

That sounds like a really weird desire. Losing weight on legs would be through losing some weight all over, and not doing any strenght building exercises for the legs. For gaining weight on stomach I have no idea, unless you can get pregnant.


Does significant wt gain reverse the benefits of rny bypass does your stomach stretch back out?

No your stomach doesnt stretch back out because there is virtually no stomach. You didnt follow what your doctor told you about what you should eat. Not changing your eating habits will cause you to gain weight after a bypass because your body adapts to the bypass.


What effects does a gastric bypass have on the stomach?

The gastric bypass is an option in weight loss, it is not necessary. It is recommended if your BMI is 40 or more or 35 or more with a related comorbid condition. The bypass reduces the stomach size by over 90%! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastric_bypass_surgery


Necessary Gastric Bypass Revision?

Gastric Bypass Surgery is a procedure that is done in order to help morbidly obese patients to eat less and lose weight. However, patients sometimes need to receive Gastric Bypass Revision. The reasons for this revision include medical complications that resulted from the original surgery, regaining the weight lost from the surgery or not losing enough weight in the first place. During Gastric Bypass Revision, a doctor uses a flexible surgical tool that resizes the stomach pouch in order to help the patient reach his or her desired goals.


Gastric Bypass Details?

Gastric bypass surgery is the cutting and reforming of the stomach and intestines. Patients are only able to eat a small amount of what they used to, which is how they lose weight.


What happens to your stomach if you have gastro bypaass surgery then gain weight back?

If you have gastro bypass surgery and then gain the weight back, your stomach is going to return back to its normal shape. The purpose of the surgery was to decrease the amount of food that your stomach can hold.


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 there a safe and sustainable way to lose weight quickly?

If you are extremely overweight you can do gastric bypass. Otherwise, losing weight too fast isn't safe and you will gain it back.


Where can I find more information on stomach bypass surgery cost ?

There are many websites that you can search for information on stomach bypass surgery costs, but you should talk about this with your doctor first and your insurance company. Many insurances now cover weight loss surgeries.