Gastric Bypass Surgery (Roux-en-Y)

An exercise regimen is an important component of weight loss after bariatric surgery in order to maintain an active metabolism and develop habits that will help attain the best post-operative results. After the initial recovery period, a daily exercise... Full Answer

It is important to get adequate protein after gastric bypass, typically 60 grams a day, but that can vary from person to person. In the beginning you may be instructed to consume a liquid diet which may make it difficult to get in enough protein. In this... Full Answer

I would also have to give up the habit of having a beverage with my meals. My nutritionist told me that it was not wise for me to eat and drink together because doing so could result in dumping syndrome, a trauma to my stomach that could cause diarrhea... Full Answer

Ideally, we should have a bowel movement two to three times a day. Movements should occur shortly after we have eaten a meal. There should be no straining. When your stool floats, you have been doing well. Your stool should not be runny like diarrhea or... Full Answer

Thankfully, I have girlfriends I could talk with about the details of my life change - including the gross side of bypass. When you don’t eat a lot, you don’t poop a lot. I really thought I was going to die when I could not have a proper... Full Answer

Adequate fluids is very important after surgery to make sure you do not become dehydrated. Typically it is 8, 8 oz glasses but may vary from person to person. It is crucial that you do not guzzle the 64 oz or even 8 oz all at once but rather sip at it... Full Answer

In order for Medicare to reimburse the cost of weight loss surgery, surgical centers need to be certified by either the ASBS (American Society of Bariatric Surgery) or the ACS (American College of Surgeons). Medicare recently has agreed to pay for... Full Answer

Women of child-bearing age should avoid pregnancy after bariatric surgery until their weight becomes stable. Rapid weight loss and nutritional deficiencies can harm a developing fetus. Your physician may advise you not to become pregnant for 18 to 24... Full Answer

It's very important if you've had gastric bypass surgery that the routine testing that we have for gestational diabetes is not performed on you. I'm referring to the Glucola or the one-hour glucose test. That is a 50-gram glucose challenge that... Full Answer

Weight-loss surgery does not remove fatty tissue. It is not cosmetic surgery. Some studies show that people who have weight-loss surgery are less likely to die from heart problems, diabetes or cancer compared to obese people who did not have the... Full Answer