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

That’s an excellent question, and it’s understandable to be concerned when you read statistics like that. Fortunately, the claim that 1 in 50 gastric bypass patients die within one month is not accurate when referring to modern bariatric surgery. Decades ago, when gastric bypass procedures wer...

It’s actually quite common to experience a delay in bowel movements after gastric bypass surgery, especially within the first week. Several factors contribute to this: the effects of anesthesia, pain medications (particularly narcotics), dehydration, and the very low-calorie liquid diet most p...

The short answer is no — having gastric bypass surgery is not considered a “pre-existing condition” that would prevent you from obtaining health insurance or cause permanent coverage issues. Under current U.S. law, particularly since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took effect, health ins...

The timing between a C-section and bariatric surgery depends on how well you’ve recovered from childbirth and surgery, as well as your overall health. Most surgeons recommend waiting at least six months after a C-section before undergoing bariatric surgery. This allows your body time to heal f...

Thank you for your question. Tubal ligation—especially when the tubes are cut, tied, and cauterized—is considered a highly effective and permanent form of birth control. However, no sterilization procedure is 100 percent guaranteed. The risk of pregnancy after tubal ligation is small...

One of the greatest changes in gastric bypass surgery is that it is much safer than it was 10 years ago. The death rate 10 years ago was approximately 1 in 200, however now the death rate is approximately 1 in 1000.  The complication rates has also significantly improved. This is attributed...