Gastric Bypass is No Cure

The Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and other types of morbid obesity surgeries are no cure for being overweight. The stomach pouch made during surgery can be stretched to its original size and sometimes even larger by continuing bad eating habits. Yes, the surgery causes malabsorption which does reduce the amount of calories absorbed, but it also restricts nutrients the body needs. Gastric By-Pass and other weight loss surgeries can provide overweight people with an opportunity to change bad eating habits, and that is a huge deal.

A good doctor should be completely honest. He or she should state all the risks involved, including death, and the real probability that any weight lost will be regained if a life time of poor eating habits aren't established as soon as the surgery is done. From day one, Gastric Bypass patients should change their habits. It will be more easily accomplished because the feeling of fullness will be so strong that eating more will cause discomfort, and possibly vomiting. Stop eating as soon as you feel slightly full, and don't continue to eat unhealthy foods. If you do, the Gastric Bypass was done in vain. Weight will be loss initially, but it will be re-gained, and the stomach pouch will stretch out.

With any surgery there are risks. Weigh them carefully. If you have any hesitation at all, don't do it. The doctor will likely send you for a psyche examine. However, the examine most likely weeds out the most least likely to succeed. The Gastric Bypass also inhibits drinking and eating at the same time. You must or should wait a minimum of an hour between meals and a liquid, that is a rule broken more times than not.

If suggested rules are followed the Gastro Bypass surgery can lead the way to a healthier life. A patient will look better, but beware there may be the problem of loose or hanging skin. Height and bone structure are probably key factors in the end result.

The Gastric Bypass surgery should be an individual decision, and one that shouldn't be rushed into. Do plenty of research, and talk to people who have had the surgery for at least five years. Talking to people online is a great way to chat with people who have gone through the experience. There are always risks, but talking with others will help you obtain a well informed decision. All too often, people rush into the surgery and never realize a change of poor eating habits must change. One snickers or ice cream bar can lead to another, and if the feeling of fullness is already present with the smallest amount of food why push fate. It is also easy to fool oneself into thinking those bad habits won't matter since the amount of food eaten is so small, but again, beware that one slip can lead to another.