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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...

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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...

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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?

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...

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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...

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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.

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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?

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Do Most Bariatric Surgeons Host Post-op Support Groups? 3 answers

I tried to find a group pre-op without success. I have seen a few doctors (not local) who host weekly support groups at their practice. Is this...

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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...

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Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass 2 answers

Why do some patients lose their hair after bypass surgery?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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How Long After a Gastric Bypass Will I Have to Follow Up with my Dr? 2 answers

I know that I will have to have follow-up appointments with my Dr. However, I've heard that follow-ups have to be for life? I'm worried that...

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Roux En Y in 2000. Having Trouble Losing Weight After Pregnancy. Can I Have a Revision? 2 answers

I had my surgery (roux en y) in 2000. I have had 2 children since and have had a really hard time losing weight. Am I able to have my pouch...

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Gastric Bypass - Pre-existing Condition for Insurance? 2 answers

If I get gastric bypass (self-pay) is it considered a pre-existing condition for the rest of my life, or will it affect health insurance in any way?

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Restricted Foods After Gastric Bypass 2 answers

A dietitian told me that I can't have soda after my bypass because it will make my pouch swell. What other foods are off-limits after bypass surgery?

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Tubal Ligation, Gastric Bypass and Pregnancy 2 answers

I had my tubes cut, tied and burnt in 1999 from the birth of my daughter. I recently had roux n y surgery in March 2009. Can I get pregnant?

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Possible Link Between Gastric Bypass and Cancer? 2 answers

I heard recently that they are investigating a link between gastric bypass and cancer. What's this about?

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Does Chewing my Synthroid Help with Absorption After Gastric Bypass Surgery? 2 answers

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Gastric Bypass Ulcers? 2 answers

What are the chances of developing a stomach ulcer after gastric bypass surgery? How will an ulcer be treated?

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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...

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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.?

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What is Dumping Syndrome? 1 answer

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

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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...

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Does Insurance Cover Gastric Bypass Revisions? 1 answer

Does BCBS cover gastric bypass revisions?

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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...

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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?

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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...

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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?

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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?

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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...

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Does Dumping Syndrome Affect Everyone Who Has Bariatric Surgery? 1 answer

I'm just starting down the bariatric road and have heard that dumping syndrome is horrible. Just wondering if it affects everyone who has...

Can I Drink with Meals After Bariatric Surgery? 1 answer

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Are Post-Gastric Bypass Vitamins Covered By Insurance? 1 answer

I'm pretty sure my provider will cover my bypass (BMI is 60) but I am worried about post-op costs. Do I need a prescription drug plan or are...

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How Long Before I Start Noticing Weight Loss? 1 answer

How long before you start noticeing weigh loss? i hade my surgery on march 8th 2011, this week, im home and i feel fine

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Blockages After Gastric Bypass? 1 answer

How do blockages occur after gastric bypass, and what can I do to prevent this complication? What dangers do they pose?

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How Common Are Hernias After Gastric Bypass Surgery? 1 answer

Does having gastric bypass place me at greater risk of developing a hernia? What precautions should be taken to reduce this risk?

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Intolerance to Certain Foods After Gastric Bypass 1 answer

I read a blog where a post-WLS patient couldn't eat meat after her surgery. Is this common? Why does this happen and what are the chances it will...

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Doctor Recommendation for Gastric Bypass Revision: Hernia in Esophagus and Leaking Mesh 1 answer

9 years ago I had a Rouen-Y gastric by pass, I lost 250lbs. I gained back 50, I wanted to loose the extra weight and add a lap band. I underwent...

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Post Gastric Bypass Complication 1 answer

Bypass done 11 yrs ago. Surgeon left the practice. I was assigned another surgeon. I complained to him that I had a gnawing feeling in my stomach but...

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Could Abdominal Surgery Have Affected Gastric Bypass RNY? Will Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan Cover Revisions 1 answer

Had Gastric Bypass 1993 & maintained weight loss. 2007, I underwent several abdominal procedures. Initial exploratory, Dr found adhesions &...

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How Can I Determine How Much my Excess Skin Weighs? (photo) 1 answer

I had a gastric bypass Jan. 09, my highest weight was 547 pounds and I was 481 the morning of surgery. Right now I weight 190 pounds (my lowest was...

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Gastric Bypass and then a Pregnancy Diet? 1 answer

How should I anticipate that my diet during pregnancy will be different? How will that affect my weight loss from gastric bypass surgery? Does this...

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