Hi I have had a gastritic bypass 2 years ago. 6 years ago I was diagnosed Emotionally unstable, impulsive type. Some years ago I discovered that THC have a positive effect on my psychological wellbeing, so I smoke approx one cigarette every 14th day. But I would rather drink it, so my question is wether it will be obtained in the body in stomach after GP?
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Hello, I hope you are well. You should not be a afraid of seeking out help, specially because bariatric surgeons are trained to help patients like you. Although you would need to be evaluated properly, a BMI of 54 would most definitely make you eligible for bariatric surgery. If anything you...
We all hate to be judged, so your concern is perfectly reasonable. It's also true that most docs outside the bariatric community still believe (incorrectly) that weight control is a matter of personal choice rather than primarily a matter of biology, so you might get negative feedback...
I would recommend conversion to duodenal switch. this is really the only reliable option for weight regain after gastric bypass. revising the anastomosis and/or pouch does not typically work very well and has risk. Lengthening the bypass doesn't always yield much weight loss and can also cause...