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

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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Gastric Bypass 4 Years After Thyroid Removal?

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 a Morbidly Obese Person Be Too Old to Undergo Bariatric Surgery As a Means to Lose Weight?

Are there any online support groups that have been created to help make a formerly morbidly obese person's transition into a healthier lifestyle...

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Complications From Three Surgeries in Two Days in Mexico?

A friend went to Mexico and had a gastric sleeve. 1st surgery stopped due to low blood pressure Day 2, 2nd surgery they finished the procedure. She...

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Can I Have Bariatric Surgery Again After a Reversal?

I had a RNY Gastric Bypass done in October of 2004. I had to have a reversal done 8/10 due to a stricture that would not stay open. It kept closing...

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Are There Any Hunger Suppressants That Can Be Used After Gastric Bypass?

Can pills be used as a way to control my appetite after weight loss surgery surgery? Why or why not?

Ten Years Post Bariatric Surgery -- How Do I Now Determine Diet/calorie Goals?

Ten years ago I had Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery. I lost approximately 90 lbs. In the past 2 years I've regained 20 and I am trying to lose...

Bariatric Surgery Alternatives?

Should alternatives to bariatric surgery be considered and tried first? What are some successful alternatives for someone 100 pounds overweight?

Gastric Bypass BUT Not Obese.

I know this is a really silly question but I've always wondered. Is it possible to have a gastric bypass without being MORBIDLY obese if you pay...

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How Can I Stop Weight Loss 6 Years After Surgery?

I weighed 333lbs 6 yrs ago. I am 55 yrs old and 5'8", now I weigh 117 lbs.. I look like a scarecrow. I can not eat a lot of red meat, no pork...