I am facing gastric bypass surgery for my health soon; have you and how was it really?

Question

I have many health issues and my dr. is suggesting gastric bypass. I am in my fifties and over weight. I've had many different opinions, but I'd really like to hear from those that have experienced it themselves. I'm a little nervous. Thanks heaps for any answers!

Answer 1

I personally have not had this done. I know a couple of people who did, they are not real healthy now after having the surgery. Most doctors are pushing the surgery now, and tell only about the success stories. Of the two people I know, one is not healthy , the other is losing her hair, and many other health issues. I went to a website, www.tfherbalnutrition.com, and clicked on the link, Gastric Bypass, there is a very good story from a woman that had the surgery on there. Check it out, before your surgery. There are many ways to lose weight without the surgery, I did it, I lost 95 lbs in 8 months with Shapeworks.

Answer 2

overweight people do not get invasive surgery. My point is that gastric bypass is reserved for people who have a significant obesity (your body mass index, or BMI, should be 40 or greater. By comparison, a BMI of 25 is overweight, and a BMI of 30 is obese). I would seriously suggest that you ask your doctor these questions:
1] What is the rate of complications within 6 months after the procedure? a] in general, and b] ask about the surgeons personal complication rate.
2] what is the rate for re-hospitalization within 6 months after the procedure for complications related to the procedure?
3] what is my BMI? if it is less than 40, why is this being recommended?
4] what are some alternative procedures? (if this is a Roux-en-Y procedure, its pretty radical - you should look it up)
5] how many people regain weight within 5 years of the procedure? and what percentage is regained?
6] what are the most common problems after having the procedure, specifically regarding infection, pain, nutrient absorption or nutrition.

hope this helps

Answer 3

Mustard is a secret bulge-buster. The item boosts your metabolism and increases natural ephadrine, the hormone in which burns fat. According to Jeya Henry, professor of human nutrition in Oxford Brookes University, just a tablespoon as part of your food can reduce a flabby waist by 20 per cent!

Answer 4

Go bland. Plain, easy, unseasoned food such as barbequed chicken, plain rice and a bare-skinned baked potato are nutritious but your palette will tire of these people quickly, unlike salty moreish highly processed food, which keeps you snacking and piling on the pounds.

Answer 5

Fatty coconut milk: Believe the idea or not, it contains good fats which can be important for keeping your fat burning capacity ticking. One meal, like some sort of delicious Thai green curry, can increase your metabolism by 5 %, says research published in your International Journal of Obesity.

Answer 6

Sun-drenched side up please. Two eggs for breakfast is better than a bagel in relation to managing your weight, says a written report from the International Journal connected with Obesity.

Answer 7

Chewing your food thoroughly is not going to make digestion easier, but will allow your body time to recognise when it's actually full, thus preventing pigging out.

Answer 8

I've never had it, but I would look into the lapband first because that can always be taken off.

Answer 9

Pineapple: Nibble into it to break down the proteins as part of your main meal and kick start your metabolism.

Answer 10

Get Lapband...it's much better and less invasive.