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Your diet after gastric bypass surgery You had gastric bypass surgery. This surgery made your stomach smaller by closing off most of your stomach with staples. It changed the way your body handles the food you eat. You will eat less food, and your body...

Dr. Hadley's Reviews From Health Grades Bev G in Dayton, OH | Jan 16, 2017 Dr Hadley is an excellent doctor with a no-nonsense kind of approach. She helped me get to my desired weight and gave me the biggest hug when I did. I really liked...

Pain Relief after Surgery Pain relief after surgery is an important part of the recovery process. When you’re not in pain, you will have a more comfortable recovery and return to your normal activities faster. Post-Surgical Pain Relief Options The most common way to treat pain after...

Who is a good adult candidate for bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery may be an option for adults who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, OR a BMI of 35 or more with a serious health problem linked to obesity, such as...

Bariatric Surgery Benefits What are the benefits of bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery can help you lose weight and improve many health problems related to obesity. These health problems include type 2 diabetes high blood pressure unhealthy cholesterol levels sleep apnea urinary incontinence body pain knee and...

How much weight can I expect to lose? The amount of weight people lose after bariatric surgery depends on the individual and on the type of surgery he or she had. A study following people for 3 years after surgery found that those who had...

Types of Bariatric Surgery The type of surgery that may be best to help a person lose weight depends on a number of factors. You should discuss with your doctor what kind of surgery might be best for you or your teen. What is the difference...

Bariatric Surgery Side Effects What are the side effects of bariatric surgery? Side effects may include bleeding infection leaking from the site where the sections of the stomach or small intestine, or both, are stapled or sewn together diarrhea blood clots in the legs that can...

What it is Surgeon removes about 80 percent of stomach, creating a long, banana-shaped pouch. Pros Greater weight loss than gastric band. No changes to intestines. No objects placed in body. Short hospital stay. Cons Cannot be reversed. Chance of vitamin shortage. Higher chance of surgery-related problems...

What should I expect before surgery? Before surgery, you will meet with several health care providers, such as a dietitian, a psychiatrist or psychologist, an internist, and a bariatric surgeon. The doctor will ask about your medical history, do a thorough physical exam, and order...