Gastric Bypass

Articles about gastric bypass surgery

Gastric Bypass, Cheating

How To Prevent Cheating On Liquid Diet Before Gastric Bypass

Following a liquid diet can be challenging if you are not ready to fully commit to the dietary changes required after surgery. Indeed, cheating on liquid diet before gastric bypass can be highly tempting. Here are some tips to help you avoid gastric bypass pre-op diet cheating.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
7 min read
Gastric Bypass, Pouch Reset

How to Reset Your Gastric Bypass Pouch

Although gastric bypass patients typically lose weight rapidly during the first several months after surgery, it’s normal for weight loss to slow or even plateau over time. When this occurs, patients can reset their gastric bypass pouch to restart weight loss.
Breanna Woods, MS, RDN
Breanna Woods, MS, RDN
5 min read
Gastric Bypass, Alcohol

Gastric Bypass and Alcohol: Drinking After Surgery

This surgery, like all surgical procedures, comes with risks and potential side effects. Alcohol in particular may be problematic after such an invasive surgery. If you are considering gastric bypass surgery, here are some things to consider before consuming alcohol.
Breanna Woods, MS, RDN
Breanna Woods, MS, RDN
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass, Gastroparesis

Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass for Gastroparesis

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass for gastroparesis are effective treatment options in severely overweight people. Gastroparesis, or delayed stomach emptying, is a condition caused by partial paralysis of the stomach. This condition affects 50 out of 100,000 people.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
6 min read
Gastric Bypass, Excess Skin

Gastric Bypass Surgery and Excess Skin

Excess, loose skin is common after a considerable amount of weight loss. The skin is often stretched by excess weight, and when that weight is lost, the result is loose skin. There are many ways you can tighten skin after gastric bypass surgery without surgery.
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
5 min read
Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass

Gastric Sleeve vs. Gastric Bypass

There are many types of weight-loss surgery, known collectively as bariatric surgery. Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are two of the most common types of bariatric surgery in the United States. Here's what you need to know about them.
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
Morgyn Clair, MS, RDN
4 min read
Gastric Bypass, Complications

Gastric Bypass Complications: Is Surgery Worth It?

With morbid obesity and obesity-related illnesses on the rise, weight loss surgery is becoming a popular and effective treatment option. However, as with any surgical procedure, gastric bypass complications must be weighed against the benefits of surgery.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
5 min read
Gastric Bypass, Blood Sugar

Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Lead to Low Blood Sugar

Gastric bypass surgery can help many people lose weight and lower their risk of diabetes. However, that doesn’t mean that gastric bypass can necessarily cure diabetes. In some people, gastric bypass surgery can cause low blood sugar. These episodes can be dangerous if left untreated.
Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD
Staci Gulbin, MS, MEd, RD
7 min read
Gastric Bypass, PCOS

PCOS and Gastric Bypass Surgery: Will Surgery Help?

PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a condition commonly found in overweight women. While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, studies have indicated that weight loss can play a significant role in the treatment of PCOS.
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
Julia Rae Walker, RN, BSN, BA
5 min read
Gastric Bypass, Diet

How to Create a Mouth-Watering Gastric Bypass Cookbook

Let's put together some tips for creating a gastric bypass cookbook you can be happy to follow. You've come this far, now it's time to see it through!
Jose Grimaldo
Jose Grimaldo
7 min read
Gastric Bypass, NSAIDs

Is It Safe To Use NSAIDs After Gastric Bypass Surgery?

There is often confusion around the subject of Gastric Bypass Surgery and NSAID usage, so just what is the correct and safest approach?
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
Eun Jung Park, MS, RD
4 min read
Gastric Bypass, Revision

Is Gastric Bypass Reversal An Option?

As with any surgical procedure, there is always the possibility that gastric bypass surgery will not result in a desired or expected outcome. Some of these side effects can be so severe that a bariatric surgery reversal is considered.
Caitlin Roat, RN, BSN
Caitlin Roat, RN, BSN
5 min read
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