Gastric Bypass Surgery: What are the positive and negative side effects of having Gastric Bypass (Roux En Y) surgery?
I’m three weeks post-RNY gastric bypass, and there are a lot of ups and downs as a patient. So far, I’m down 26 pounds, which I would never have been able to do on my own. I’m already having a reduction in my obesity comorbidities (obstructive sleep apnea and COPD). The weight comes off fast, but you must be very disciplined. It’s difficult to get used to eating 2 ounces at a time. If you have one or two bites too much, you will vomit. You must be vigilant to drink water all day long (except 30 minute prior to eating, and 30 minutes after) or you will be at risk of dehydration. You must take your multivitamins, calcium citrate, and B-12 religiously. If you would like to read more about my experience, I have a gastric bypass surgery blog www.beautyandthebypass.com.
One compelling argument in favor of gastric bypass surgery is that the procedure is mature, it is performed since the 1960’s and the risks and benefits have been thoroughly documented. The are multiple benefits for this weight loss surgery. Besides the aesthetic betterment that comes with the weight loss we also noticed a general improvement in self confidence. This psychological part is often neglected but I consider being as important as the benefits on the body. After all, a “healthy body starts with a healthy mind”. Other most compelling benefits come from the significant reduction of associated conditions and diseases: -hypertension is alleviated, along with the required medication to treat the condition; -Type 2 Diabetes is reversed in almost 90% of the cases; -problems with Obstructive Sleep Apnea can significantly improve; -joint and back pain is reduced. Recent studies also point to a significant improvement in the risk reduction for several type of cancers. As for the risks,
