Posted on 04/30/2012 9:02:36 PM PDT by Randy Larsen
Are there any freepers out there withe experience with Gastric Bypass Surgery?
I'm not so sure I want to do this.
Please advise...
Depends on the procedure. I think they’re doing more “banding” instead of the old staples.
There can be many adverse, unpredictable health problems related to absorbtion.
If you are restricted to meal portions and food selection, you would be better off doing a diet...temporary suffering instead of long term health problems.
Have you done a web search of Gastric Bypass testimonials?
I would add that many gastric bypass patients who do not change their eating habits become overweight in spite of the surgery.
You are wise to be cautious.
I would not do it.
There is a solid 3% mortality rate with this surgery. Roughly one in 33 chance you are not alive coming off the table.
Personally, if you need to lose weight, best thing to do is trick your body into being full. Plenty of fiber/expanding things you can buy that fill up the stomach, you just have to eat them 20-30 minutes before meals. Konjac root fills and also curbs appetite. there are other herbs and stuff that decrease your appetite. Eating higher fiber veggies like carrots and celery help bulk things up and help deal with appetite.
Gastric bypass is generally considered last resort. I would try everything else before it because for me I would not risk it.
I know about 3 people (closely) who had it. A very sweet lady had it 10 years ago at about age 50. She has done well with no relapse and appears to have made a life-change.
A younger, poorly disciplined girl also had it about 10 years ago and is now seriously overweight again.
The 3rd freind had it about 5 years ago and has done well.
All 3 had problems with getting enough protein and proper food management. Forever eating small and often.
I would add that many gastric bypass patients who do not change their eating habits become overweight in spite of the surgery.
You are wise to be cautious.
I would add that many gastric bypass patients who do not change their eating habits become overweight in spite of the surgery.
You are wise to be cautious.
Thanks WH!
I’m researching all avenues before deciding.
Am I repeating myself?
I try to stick to meats and vegetables.
Grains will plump you up (sugar too)
I love me some bread but I give it up for beer.
Good luck
At least try a diet first. I lost 70 lbs just buying the frozen meals at the grocery store. I wished I had done this many years ago— Lean Cuisine pizzas, etc- Smart Ones- Lean Pockets.
I have a brother who had the bypass in the 80s- he still needs to lose a lot of weight and throws up if he eats too much. I had a nephew that went through it in the 90s and he died in the hospital from a blood clot, which was too common before using blood thinners prior to surgery.
It seems a bit extreme to me.
in regard to making yourself feel full....try metamucil...before meals....altho, I know that feeling full is a brain thing, too. Lots of fiber will help...and consider nuts....raw nuts are best....and they fill you up, and can satisfy the need for fat.
yikes
in other words, change your eating habits - surgery or not
Oh, and try to stay away from “refined” products
God, made us the perfect supermarket.
RNY is a relative safe procedure, and very effective.
As far as eating your doctor will most likely tell you eat protein first then fruits/vegis, then carbs.
Is there risk of course, but it is not as risky as staying overweight.
It is just a tool not a miracle.
The actual risk is about 1%, however compared to being morbidly obese the risk is low.
I know people who have had banding and surgical reducing the stomach size, both over five years have lost he same weight but the banding takes longer.
One thing you will find is that most people giving you advice know nothing to little of the procedure except what they read, for some reason there is an anti surgery approach to weight loss.
This surgery has helped thousands of people live longer and healthier lives.
God’s speed.
I worked with two woman who had the surgery done. I would suspect it depends on if you’ve done everything else without success. ..and just how much weight you need to take off to better your health. Since you’re DR. recommended it it would seem this might be the case...your health is at risk.
Both woman did very well as they had a strong support system at home and work....and they were mentally prepared for the discipline which was required to remain with the program.
Also both had serious health issues prior had they not gone this direction and might not be here today. Both did loose the weight, but then had to deal with the great amount of excess skin. One had insurance which covered further surgery to remove it...the other did not.
I think also what helped them is they made it known in the workplace...so we were all encouraging and helping where we could.
I wish you the best in what ever you decide...and I’d certainly get two or three Dr.’s opinions before I’d agree to it...as well as all options.
Hi Randy,
My wife has gone through a similiar procedure called Vertical Sleve.
Where the Gastric Bypass will alter your anatomy (Intake and Outtake Digestive process physically) the Vertical Sleve will leave everything intact and in it’s anatomically correct positions and simply decreases the size of the stomach. There are therefore no malaborption issues nor food getting stuck as there is in the Gastric Bypass.
Before gettting this operation done, my wife did a lot of research on the different types of operations available.
Let me know if you need anymore information and I’ll see if she can help you.
on a side note, at the time, insurance would not cover the Vertical Sleve, that may have changed now as this was 5 years ago.
BTW, she has been very happy with the results and the surgery was not invasive as it was done laprascopically(cameras with small incisions).
Hope this helps.
Yes, I know a colleague who had the surgery and weighs very much the same as before.
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