Gastric Bypass

Treatment of Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass

Mon, 04/26/2010 - 12:38 — Matthew

Hyper-insulinemic hypo-glycemia is an important late complication of gastric bypass surgery that is increasingly recognized in patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It is a condition characterized by shortage of glucose in the brain (neuroglycopenia) and abnormal elevated insulin concentrations experienced mainly after eating a meal.

Activities Allowed First Week after Gastric Bypass

Thu, 03/11/2010 - 13:11 — Rick S. (not verified)

Gastric bypass surgery is a procedure used in severely overweight patients to help them lose the weight they need to return to good health. The procedure involves surgically altering the size of the stomach and eliminating a portion of the small intestine. By having a smaller stomach capacity you will feel full faster and eat less as a result. This lower caloric intake will help you lose the weight you need over time as long as you stay active.

Online Gastric Bypass Support Groups

Tue, 03/09/2010 - 08:23 — Rick S.

Even though gastric bypass surgery can be a life-changing procedure for many patients that will help them live a longer and healthier life, it can be a difficult adjustment as well. Even though most patients that choose this type of surgery to help with severe weight issues have done their homework and have most of their questions answered before having the surgery, they will still need a lot of support.

Fatigue after Gastric Bypass Surgery

Thu, 03/04/2010 - 09:13 — Rick S.

Gastric bypass surgery has become a very popular and effective way for severely overweight patients to lose the weight they need to stay healthy. The procedure is done through several small incisions in the patient’s abdomen and takes about 3 hours to complete. The surgeon will actually create a small pouch out of the upper portion of the stomach that has a much smaller volume than the original stomach. The intestines are also shortened a bit and attached to this newly created pouch for the processing of food.

Weight Limits for Gastric Bypass

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 20:31 — Rick S.

A gastric bypass is a surgical technique that can be used to help severely overweight patients who have not been successful with diets and exercise lose weight. The procedure requires a diagnosis by a qualified doctor and certain basic criteria have to be met before a patient is approved for the surgery. There are guideline weight limits for gastric bypass surgery and they vary slightly between men and women who are considering this surgery.

Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Lowers Complications And Death Risk

Mon, 02/08/2010 - 19:04 — Shellie T.

No moralities and a significant lower gastrointestinal leak rate is what the Robotic Roux-en-Y has to offer, according to a clinical research study on obesity surgery released in October of 2009.

Complications Following Gastric Bypass

Mon, 01/25/2010 - 13:12 — Dr Hani (not verified)

(Posted by Dr Hani)

As with any other surgery, gastric bypass surgery may cause serious complications. Here are some of the most common complications.

Diet after Gastric Bypass: What You Need to Know

Sun, 01/24/2010 - 19:09 — Dr Hani

(The following article was provided by Dr Hani)

Diet after gastric bypass needs to be modified to accommodate changes in stomach capacity, to allow proper wound healing, and to prevent complications after surgery. The capacity of the stomach after gastric bypass surgery usually gets down to half a cup in comparison to 6 cups before surgery.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Deaths: No Surgery is Completely Safe

Sat, 01/23/2010 - 22:21 — Dr Hani

(The following article was provided by Dr Hani)

Rheumatoid Arthritis And Gastric Bypass

Sat, 01/23/2010 - 22:09 — Dr Hani