Smoking and Gastric Bypass Surgery

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...

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How Common Are Hernias After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

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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Blockages After Gastric Bypass?

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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What is StomaphyX?

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

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Gastric Bypass Complications

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?

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What Are the Risks of Having a Gastric Bypass?

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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I Had Gastric Bypass and Not Long Until I Developed Ulcers. Can These Be Removed AND is a Risky Surgery?

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Diabetes Type 2 and Bariatric Surgery?

What are the risks for bariatric surgery with diabetes type 2?

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Could I Do the Pre-bypass Diet More Than Once. It is Dangerous to Keep Shrinking the Liver?

I am waiting for a gastric by-pass and would like to try and lose some weight before my surgery. Could I follow the liver shrinking diet more than...

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Gastric Bypass Surgery Safe With A BMI of 35-36?

I'm 5'2 with a BMI between 35-36. Is it safe for me to have Gastirc Bypass sugery? I'm paying for the surgery myself and want to know if...