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How to Get Rid of Sagging Skin After Gastric Bypass and Weight Loss? 19 answers

I had gastric bypass and my skin sags now. Where it folds (abdomen, thighs, arms), I get infections and painful rashses, and I'm looking for ways...
after sagging after weight loss

When Do I Know I Have Reached my Goal Weight for a Tummy Tuck? 10 answers

I have had bariatric surgery and have lost 74lbs, I am down to 136lbs and been at that weight for about 1.5 months. More importantly I am off of my...
after 130-149 lbs 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in candidate goal

Weight Gain After Bariatric Surgery 8 answers

I had Gastric bypass surgery a year ago,  and I am now gaining the weight back. How can I restart my weight loss?
after

Gastric Bypass - Self-Pay Patient Vs. Insurance 7 answers

I am trying to get approval through my insurance company (BCBS) for gastric bypass. I'm wondering if there is a benefit to skipping the insurance...
Blue Cross/Blue Shield before fees comparison insurance

Do All Post-Bariatric Patients Need Plastic Surgery? 7 answers

My insurance will cover bariatric surgery (I'm in the morbidly obese category) but I know I'm likely to need reconstructive tummy tuck or lift...
after plastic surgery after weight loss

How Much Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost? 5 answers

Please help me understand what kind of costs are involved with the gastric bypass surgery process.
weight loss costs price overweight before

Gastric Bypass Revision Cost 5 answers

I had bypass surgery 5 years ago they did it by lap. unfortunately they did not make the sac small enough and I did not loose the weight I wanted. I...
costs revision 5 years post-op after

Possible to Have Second Gastric Bypass Surgery? 4 answers

I had gastric bypass surgery 30 years ago. I received no follow-up support. The surgery was reversed about 8 years later. I had lost a lot of weight...
weight loss overweight before

Gastric Bypass and Tummy Tuck at the Same Time? 4 answers

I've had a Gastric bypass (8 years out) and now I need to have a hernia repair re-done. I want to have a Tummy Tuck at the same time. Is this possible...
before

Do Gastric Bypass Patients Usually Die 10-15 Years After Surgery? Is This True? 4 answers

I read this somewhere and i am considering having surgery, think it was due to problems in nutritional deficiencies. can you help clarify? thanks.
after death

Can a Lap Band Be Changed to a Gastric Bypass? 4 answers

Is it possible to go from a Lap Band to a gastric bypass?
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Smoking and Gastric Bypass Surgery 4 answers

My doctor said point blank that he doesn't operate on smokers but he doesn't care if you start smoking again after surgery. Why? What are the...
before smoking risk

Gastric Bypass Vs. Gastric Band - How to Choose? 3 answers

My spouse weighs approx. 500lb and it's hard for her to exercise to get the weight off, so we're looking into weight loss surgery to help...
weight loss comparison

Why Am I Not Qualified for Bariatric Surgery? 3 answers

Why are there so many restrictions on the Bariatric/Gastric bypass surgeries? I am 5'7.5" and weigh 190, but i'd have to gain another 100+...

Am I Required to See a Psychologist Before Having a Gastric Bypass? 3 answers

I've been told that I will need to speak to a psychologist before I am allowed to have a gastric bypass. Is this true? Why would I need to speak...
before weight loss

Will I Have Blood Related Problems After Gastric Bypass Surgery 3 answers

I am due to have gastric bypass surgery in 24 days and am worried. I have been advised that several years down the line I will experience blood...
after female blood supply weight loss

What is a Mini Gastric Bypass (MGB)? 3 answers

I've recently heard of a procedure called the "Mini Gastric Bypass" that is supposed to take less time and have fewer risks. What is it?...
before minimally invasive

What is Roux-en-Y (RNY) Gastric Bypass? 3 answers

Roux-en-Y

Would SmartLipo work to remove and tighten Thigh "Sacks"? 3 answers

I have triangular sacks of skin and fat that are in my inner thighs. No matter how much gym time etc. these areas go not tone and run together. At 31...
after age 25-34 thighs

1 Year Post-Gastric Bypass. Only Lost 62lb - Normal? 3 answers

I had a gastric bypass last March and have only lost 62 in almost a year - Now 255. Is that normal? I exercise, eat the proteins first, eat complex...
after normal stretched 250-269 lbs

1 in 50 Gastric Bypass Patients Die Within 1 Month - True? 3 answers

This statistic scares me. I have read this and want to know if it's true, and why. My surgeon says he has a 1 in 300 death rate, but that's...
after death statistics

Gastric Bypass and Diabetes 3 answers

I recently read that Gastric Bypass surgery can often reverse Diabetes, is that true?
before diabetes

What is the Difference Between Gastric Banding and Gastric Bypass? 2 answers

I'd like to know how is gastric banding different from gastric bypass? Which of the two is the safest, gives you the most results, and has the least...
weight loss

What Type of Dietary System Are You Supposed to Follow After a Gastric Bypass? 2 answers

After a gastric bypass is there a particular dietry system that as to be followed? Are you supposed to eat certain foods and stay away from others? Or...
weight loss overweight

Depression Following Gastric Bypass Surgery? 2 answers

I've seen a lot of people on YouTube who chronicle their gastric bypass surgery and seem to go through a lot of depression after the surgery. If...
after depression depressed

Stapling Gastric Pouch Through the Esophagus 2 answers

I heard there is a simple procedure that does some stapling on a stretched gastric pouch by way of the esophagus. Is this possible?

Stricture Symptoms - How Do I Know if I Have a Stricture? 2 answers

I'm having trouble keeping food down 7 weeks post-op. Is that a symptom of stricture or normal recovery?
after stomach symptoms stricture

Can I Get Pregnant After Gastric Bypass Surgery? 2 answers

I can't eat for two - I don't even eat for one. Will the dietary restrictions and vitamin supplements post-surgery affect my ability to get...
diet nutrition pregnancy female after

Should I Wear a Compression Garment After Gastric Bypass? 2 answers

I read that a compression garment helps you skin to retract. Is it a good idea to wear one after bypass surgery to minimize loose skin?
after compression garment loose skin

Can I Donate Blood After Gatric Bypass Surgery? 2 answers

Initially I was told I would never be able to donate blood if I chose gastric bypass surgery. When I had my revision of the previous surgery I asked...
after blood supply recovery

Hanging Skin After Gastric Bypass. Will Medicare Pay if Rashes Occur? 2 answers

I had gastric bypass and now I have horrible hanging skin everywhere.I have rashes under my belly, under arms and my breast are sagging with rashes,...
after belly breasts under arms medicare hanging rash DD cup

Repeated Hernias After RNY Gastric Bypass and Tummy Tuck 2 answers

I had open RNY in Dec of '02. 18 months later in Aug. of '04 I had my first PS, a adominoplasty with hernia repair. Then repair again in June of...
after hernia

Will Gastric Bypass Help my Underactive Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)? 2 answers

Can my condition be improved by getting bypass surgery?
before thyroid hyperthyroid underactive thyroid

Will Cigna Pay for Gastric Bypass Surgery Again? 2 answers

I had surgery about five years ago due to some family problems and being stressed out I have gained most of the weight back I lost. I would like to...
before revision insurance

How Much Weight Can I Feasibly Lose Without a Gastric Bypass? 2 answers

I'm quite heavy (500 pounds) and have been thinking of having a gastric bypass, but it seems so drastic and final to me. Can I feasibly lose...
before age 25-34 female 350 lbs and up weight loss options non surgical alternative

How Much Weight Will I Lose After a Gastric Bypass? 2 answers

I have quite a lot of weight to lose, probably around 300lbs. How much am I likely to lose after having a gastric bypass?
after weight loss

Too Obese for Gastric Bypass Surgery? 2 answers

I want to talk to a doctor about getting bypass surgery but I am afraid of being turned down. My BMI is 80, height 5'5", weight 500lb....
before overweight 350 lbs and up 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in candidate

How Long Will I Need to Be on a Liquid Diet for Before and After Bariatric Surgery? 2 answers

I know that a liquid diet is a requirement after surgery, I've also heard that I will need to be on one pre-surgery. What I want to know is how...
after diet

Can I Have a Gastric Bypass Revision at the Same Time As the Ventral Hernia Repair? 2 answers

I need to have ventral hernia repair and I am also contemplating revision surgery to reduce the size of my pouch back to where it was when I first had...
after female hernia revision combination

Thyroid and RNY Gastric Bypass 2 answers

I was scheduled for RNY and hernia repair and then received a phone call from the scheduling nurse saying my blood test showed my thyroid was low. So...
before thyroid Roux-en-Y

Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass 2 answers

Why do some patients lose their hair after bypass surgery?
hair loss after

What is the Recovery/Healing Time for Gastric Bypass Vs. Lap Band Surgery? 2 answers

I'm still trying to decide which surgery would be best for me. I'd like to know what the recovery/healing time is for both.
after recovery healing

What is StomaphyX? 2 answers

What is StomaphyX and how does it work on bariatric patients?
revision

How Long to Wait After C-section to Have Bariatric Surgery? 2 answers

It Has Been 5 Months and I Weight 288 Lbs. I develop gestational diabetes and had a 10 lbs 15 oz baby, my blood pressure is 150/100 and my PCP is very...
before female 270-289 lbs c-section timing

Is It Possible to Weigh Too Much to Have a Gastric Bypass Operation? 2 answers

before weight loss

Gastric Bypass W/ Gall Bladder Removal 2 answers

I read that sometimes the gall bladder is removed as part of the surgery. What determines whether I get to keep my gall bladder? Is it riskier if...
before removal gall bladder

Can I Have a Normal, Active Life After Gastric Bypass? 2 answers

I'm expecting some changes to my diet and lifestyle but will I be able to do active things like sports, 10K runs, travel, etc. with a gastric bypass?
after normal exercise travel

No Bowel Movement After Gastric Bypass 2 answers

What is the Duration of Time Before I Should Expect a Bowell Movement. I Have Bypass Surgery and It Has Been Going on a Week.
after bowel movement toilet

Can I Have Junk Food in Moderation After Bariatric Surgery? 1 answer

I know there is a diet to follow, but is there any room for an occasional slice of pizza, chips, etc.?
eating diet stomach after

Unable Lose More Weight After Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

I had a Gastric bypass in July 2006. I only lost about 60 lbs and stopped. I have gained about 30lbs. I dieted and worked out but got no more weight...
weight loss weight overweight after

Gastric Bypass Revision 1 answer

I had the gastric bypass in 2002 and went from 330 to 160. I got pregnant and had 2 girls back to back. I regained some of my weight and stay around...
before

Can I Rely on a Stomach Stapling Procedure Carried out Fifteen Years Ago? 1 answer

I had stomach stapeling procedure carried out 15 years ago. I never lost much weight afterwards but now I want to try again.  Is it possible to...
stomach weight loss overweight

What is Dumping Syndrome? 1 answer

What is it? Is it common? How can I avoid it?
stomach after

Gastric Bypass 4 Years After Thyroid Removal? 1 answer

I want to get a gastric bypass but I had thyroid removal done 4 years ago. Am I still able to get the surgery?
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Can I Smoke Marijuana After Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

If Marijuana does not induce hunger for me, can i vaporize (with heat rather than flame) it to help with nausea? Or will it have similar effects as...
after marijuana smoking nausea

Does Insurance Cover Gastric Bypass Revisions? 1 answer

Does BCBS cover gastric bypass revisions?
revision after Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance

Can I Have Gastric Bypass While on Lamisil? 1 answer

before

Laproscopic Stoma Revision Possible After Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

I had the laparoscopic RNY Gastric Bypass in March 2002. I have recently had weight regain due to an enlarged stoma. My stomach (pouch) is still of...
stomach revision before

Too Much Weight Loss and my Body Keeps Losing - Why? 1 answer

I am a 37 y/o female. I weigh 147lbs at 5'11. I am almost 14 months post-op gastric bypass (lost 185 lbs) My surgeon told me I would lose 149 by...
after age 35-44 female 130-149 lbs 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in weight loss

Gastric Bypass Complications 1 answer

Considering gastric bypass but heard it's dangerous and there are a lot of risks. What sort of complications can happen with gastric bypass surgery?
risk complication before

What is the Likelihood That I Won't Lose Weight After Having a Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

I have heard that there are some people who have this surgery and don't lose weight at all, or very little. What is the likelihood that this will...
after weight loss weight gain

How Long Will I Continue to Lose Weight After Bariatric Surgery? 1 answer

And is the weight loss different for gastric bypass vs Lap Band?
after weight loss

Can You Eat "Liquid" Foods Such As Soup After a Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

I've been advised that you can't drink with meals after a gastric bypass as it makes the food pass through the pouch too quickly. I know this...
after eating

Can a Gastric Bypass Be Changed to a Lap Band? 1 answer

If, after having a gastric bypass, I decide that it's too restrictive and I want the option of the Lap Band, can this be changed?
after revision weight loss

Gastric Bypass with Hernia Repair - Can It Be Done at the Same Time? 1 answer

If not, how long should I wait? The hernia is painful and swollen so I'd like to get it fixed ASAP.
before age 25-34 female hernia repair combination

Will Medicaid Pay for Gastric Bypass Surgery? 1 answer

insurance before

Is It Possible to Have a Gastric Bypass Done Again After 9 Years? 1 answer

I had surgery in 2001 and lost over 160 lbs. I kept it off for 5 years but got pregnant in 2006 and have slowly gained almost 100 lbs back over the...
after revision

Suture Material Left in Stomach After Gastric Bypass 1 answer

I have had significant pain for over one year and an infection. Finally, I hired another doctor to go into my stomach and see if I had a hernia. He...

Does Insurance Cover Gastric Bypass Surgery? 1 answer

Do most insurance providers cost gastric bypass surgery, or can it be used to offset at least some of the cost?
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Do I Need to Lose Weight Before Having a Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

I'm thinking of having a gastric bypass to shift a lot of weight. However, Would I need to lose any weight before I had the gastric bypass?
weight loss weight before

How soon after Gastric Bypass can I have a glass of beer or wine? 1 answer

Is it okay for someone who has had gastric bypass surgery to consume a glass of wine from time to time? How much alcohol is dangerous?
after drinking recovery diet alcohol recommendation restriction

What Are the Risks of Having a Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

I know every surgery has risks, but are there any specific to this type of surgery? Is there anything I can do to cut down the risks?
after risk weight loss

Is Gastric Bypass Reversible? 1 answer

Can I get the gastric bypass reversed if something goes wrong or if it doesn't work out for me?
reversal before

Hi, I Have Had the Gastric Bypass a Little over 2 Years Ago and Have Never Reached my Goal 1 answer

Weight. I have had 4 hernia repairs within a year and now have started gaining weight back rapidly.. Is this normal?
abdomen belly body

What Are the Chances That I'll Need a Gastric Bypass Revision? 1 answer

I'm young (27) and have a lot of weight to lose. I know this procedure is for life and I'm wondering what the chances are that I'll need...
after revision long-term
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