I had a gastric sleeve in 2019 and I never lost as muchHello. I had a gastric sleeve in 2019 and I never lost as much weight as I would have liked too and I have put back on 10 pounds since my surgery. I am wondering what surgery can you suggest I do to r… read more
Dr. David G
Medical Review Physician
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
13,093 satisfied customers
I had the gastric bypass 20 years ago. I was 20. I haveI had the gastric bypass 20 years ago. I was 20. I have since put back on the majority of my weight. I thought about the sleeve as a revision. I was in a car accident when I was 22 and suffered injuri… read more
Dr Fakhra Noureen
Medical Doctor(GP)/Clinical Pathologist.
M.B.B.S & M.Phil Chemical Pathology.
2,542 satisfied customers
I had gastric bypass surgery in 2003. I had the roux-en-yI had gastric bypass surgery in 2003. I had the roux-en-y and followed all of the instructions, lost 100 pounds in 8 months, and have maintained it since that time. I now have a lot of vitamin deficie… read more
Dr. T Bear
Doctor of Medicine
2,672 satisfied customers
I had gastric bypass 9/30/03 in Houston with Doctor Sweeney.I had gastric bypass 9/30/03 in Houston with Doctor John Sweeney. Best doc ever. I lost my weight in 8 months and became a spokesperson for him because I followed the rules to a T. Here I am now with … read more
Dr.DAGO
MD
16,983 satisfied customers
What is the best doctor-approved way to lose weight? I had aWhat is the best doctor-approved way to lose weight? I had a gastric bypass ( roux n y ) in 1995 and lost over 100 pounds. I started gained weight back in 2004. I am now about 120 pounds over weight. … read more
Dr. Nina Lim
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctor of Medicine
19 satisfied customers
Im planning to have bariatric surgery early next year. BMIHi, im planning to have bariatric surgery early next year. BMI 33 a bit on the lower side but i have been having comorbidities because of my weight (hypertension, pcos, fatty liver) so i believe im st… read more
the-good-doctor
Licensed and Practicing Physician
Doctoral Degree
35,211 satisfied customers
I had the "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass in 2008. I am 5'10" andHi Dr Dan, I had the "Roux-en-Y" gastric bypass in 2008. I am 5'10" and was 350 pounds before the surgery and after the surgery, I got down to 190. 2 years after this procedure, I had a bad fall from … read more
Dr. David
Radiation Oncology Attending Director
Post-Doctoral Degree
40,961 satisfied customers
I have had bariatric surgery (laprascopically) (gastricI have had bariatric surgery (laprascopically) (gastric bypass) two years ago. I am able to eat many different foods after the surgery and I can eat much more than in the beginning. Is it possible tha… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
Dr.: What is the vitamin regime you recommend to your sleeveDr. Dan: What is the vitamin regime you recommend to your sleeve patients? Would B complex w/ C (B1, B2, B6, B12) be overkill either pre surgery or post? And, are you seeing more patients requesting s… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
As a gastric bypass patient ages, what is the likelihoodAs a gastric bypass patient ages, what is the likelihood that the malabsorption-caused vitamin/nutritional deficiencies have a bigger negative impact on health? I am 55 and I doubt I will not have som… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
As to my earlier question, since my insurance currentlyAs a follow up to my earlier question, since my insurance currently approves bariatric surgery only for weight loss, do you have any advice as to how I can get this surgery approved by insurance? From… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass 02/01/2008. I got down to 157I had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass 02/01/2008. I got down to 157 lbs. In the last year, I have re-gained 55 pounds due to slipping back in to poor eating habits. I am now eating healthy again, in the mann… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I'm 6 years post op, and as many patients tend to do, haveI'm 6 years post op, and as many patients tend to do, have gotten a little complacent. In 3 years, I've gained 26 lbs back. The gaining, albeit slowed, has plateaued ,and I'm motivated to get back to … read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I would like to ask a Bariatric procedure question. Why mustHello, I would like to ask a Bariatric procedure question. Why must all Bariatric surgery involve the removal of the stomach ? I know of several people who had a portion of their intestine removed and… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I had gastric by-pass roux-en-y in 11/2000. I weighed 385.I had gastric by-pass roux-en-y in 11/2000. I weighed 385. Had major complications, ICU for 58 days, and the next 1.5 year I was in the hospital 7 times, average stay was 7-12 days. My first complicat… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I had to have a Gastric bypass revision last year due to aI had to have a Gastric bypass revision last year due to a perforated ulcer. Four months later the dr. Found another ulcer, this time it was treated successfully. One month ago the pain came back o my… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I used to weigh 369 lbs. I had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass andHi, I used to weigh 369 lbs. I had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and got down to 158 lbs. I am 5'9" tall, female, age 46. Because I am tall, and had a great figure when I was a younger woman, wow, did I lo… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
I had the jejunoileal bypass in 1985 at UCLA. I haveI had the jejunoileal bypass in 1985 at UCLA. I have maintained my weight loss of 160 lbs. Unfortunately I have not been able to ever do any followup as UCLA doesn't keep records that old and the doct… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctoral Degree
393 satisfied customers
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