Minimizing complications to a tee?

[gpome1]

So I am potentially going to be scheduled for the Gastric Bypass procedure for the month of March. I have been told that with any of the procedures that there are risks of course, including risks for complications. I know each person is different, but is there anyway to say that with strict discipline and strict paying attention to doctor's orders post-op, and with strict discipline/strict paying attention to the nutritionist's guidelines, is there any true way to strategize post-op life so that complications never come up? I understand that "anything can happen", but as weird as it is for me to ask this, I would also like to think that it is possible to strategize the unthinkable so that complications never arise. Cause you would think that if you pay strict attention to the rules from your Doctor and your Nutritionist, that you have some control of the potential negative challenges that arise due to Gastric Bypass. Does anyone have an answer to this? If not, are you going to tell me that no matter what you do, no matter how perfect you follow the rules to a tee, you can't control certain elements?

Thanks,
Gabriel

[Melinda]

I think some complications happen during surgery. Not trying to scare you, please don't think that! Just, not all complications are due to patient compliance, which is what I think you're asking. For me, I became proactive in ways before my surgery. For instance, I started walking on my treadmill, blowing up balloons (which I hate lol), things to get my lungs in better shape for anesthesia, stuff like that. The plus was I lost 7 lbs before surgery just from simply incorporating the regular walking each day on the treadmill. Walking as soon as you possibly can will really help, not only circulation and healing, but prevention of blood clots.

[springfieldwellness]

Gastric Bypass with Roux-en-Y is said to be the gold standard in weight loss / bariatric surgery procedures. I am Dr. Maran, a bariatric surgeon by profession at Springfield Wellness Centre and am of the opinion that all surgery types carry a stated risk. However, the percentage of risks associated with Gastric Bypass with Roux-en-Y is minimal and as per medical standards. You can read more about Gastric Bypass with Roux-en-Y in his website in the below link.

www.springfieldwellnesscentre.com/Make%20an%20Appointment/gastric-bypass-with-roux-en-y/


Coming to your question of avoiding any possible complications post-op. As a bariatric surgeon, I would obviously advise you to stick to what your surgeon says before and after your surgery. Also stick to what your nutritionist says when it comes to what to eat and what not to. Getting a bariatric surgery to yourself does not give a free pass to indulge in food. Stay positive and approach it with a positive mind-set. All the best.

[goodkel]

The Roux-en-Y (or RNY) gastric bypass is not the "gold standard" of bariatric surgeries. The duodenal switch (DS) provides greater weight loss and greater weight loss maintained long term. The vertical gastrectomy part gets the initial weight off, the switch is what keeps it off.

At one time the lap band was considered the "gold standard", but its horrible complication and failure rate changed that outlook and it has been years since I saw a billboard advertising it. The same fate awaits the RnY. The pouch itself causes many problems as does the inability to scope the stomach without surgery. It does not reset metabolism as the DS does and the positive benefits to those with type II diabetes is short lived compared to the DS. The switch portion alone has been given to normal weight people to cure their diabetes.

The RnY is a tool that must be continually worked to avoid a relapse to morbid obesity. The DS changes the biology and nothing besides excess carbohydrate consumption will cause a return to obesity.

I hope you had a successful surgery, Gabriel, and are recovering well. If you ever reach the point where you require a revision, there is plenty of info here to help you. Best of luck to you!