What are the downsides to gastric bypass surgery?

specifically what are the nutritional ramifications because I have read that B-vitamins and protein cannot be absorbed because of the portion of small intestine that is bypassed. Also, what happens if there is a pregancy? What happens to a developing fetus if the B-vitamins and protein is not accessible? What are other downsides to gastric bypass surgery? I want to make the best informed decision and I am afraid that I am only hearing of the "up" sides of surgery or at best "sugar coated" negative sides to the surgery. I would like the most information anyone is able to give me! Thank you!

If I was interested in that kind of surgery, I would go to my family doctor. He will be able to answer all your questions. In fact he can refer you to a doctor that can help you. Please, be very careful on deciding to have the surgery and be sure to shop for an absolute, 100% for real doctor that knows his business. I will be anxious for you. And I pray you will make the right decision . Thanks and God Bless.

I've heard you can eat only small amounts of food OR liquid at a time, not both.
The feeling that 'hey, I didn't do it myself'.

Excellent article from WebMD. Link below. It states that you would have to prevent pregnancy temporarily in order for your weight to stabilize. Of course, vitamin deficiencies will affect pregancy and the developing fetus.

There are alot mnore down sides than there are upsides...I know a person that is in a coma still after 6 months, you have to drink protein shakes every day to keep your protein up. I know a woman that is losing her hair and her nails are getting brittle due to lack of nutrition. Surgery should be a last resort. I lost 95 lbs in 8 months using a plan called Shapeworks. I have kept it off for over 4 years now. Here is where I found it: www.loseweightnow.com/tfward

Gastric Bypass Surgery /gastrectomy/stomach stapling /lapband (all types of bariatric surgery) is very safe nowadays.It is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges obesity surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as obesity surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin got her surgery for gastric bypass in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results.She has lost 65lbs in 5 months.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.hope this helps

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It is my understanding they do not do bypass surgery. rather the stomach stapling/ I had bypass surgery 30 years ago. I lost about 80 Lbs, and that was incentive to loose some more ,I also gained back about 40 lbs, so it doesn.t do everything for you, you have to do the work, also be prepared for a life time of diarrhoea, not pleasant but I would sooner run to the biffy, than waddle to the bathroom, My son had the stomach stapling and was sorry that he did for a year after he did but as the weight loss continued the happier he became. the only thing he has problems he has is food still gets hung up on the entrance to his stomach. As for the B vitamin problem, yes I had to get b12 shots for a few years, and never any protein problems.if you are not sure get a second opinion, it is a life changing operation if I can answer any more of your questions, pls email me