Pizza and pasta are normally favorites, but after bariatric surgery, they should be consumed in moderation. If you are having pizza, order a thin crust and add veggies and lean meats, such as chicken or Canadian bacon. Overall, you should choose a menu item that is centered on protein, like grilled chicken or seafood Longer term risks and complications of gastric bypass can include: Bowel obstruction. Dumping syndrome, causing diarrhea, nausea or vomiting Weight loss before surgery was associated with readmission... +More

Pizza and pasta are normally favorites, but after bariatric surgery, they should be consumed in moderation. If you are having pizza, order a thin crust and add veggies and lean meats, such as chicken or Canadian bacon. Overall, you should choose a menu item that is centered on protein, like grilled chicken or seafood.

A Gastrointestinal (GI) doctor, also known as a gastroenterologist, specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Common reasons to see a GI doctor include chronic heartburn, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, and more. GI doctors play a critical role in managing post-operative care for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery to ensure proper digestion and... +More

those complexities in mind, a common definition of failure is loss of less than half of a person’s excess weight (%EWL is excess weight carried above a Body Mass Index of 25kg/m2).  Most of my patients express disappointment if they’ve only had 50% excess weight loss, but the reality is that even surgery has limited power to assist a person to manage their weight.Additionally, all surgeries are most effective in the first five years, and less effective after that.  And obtaining reliable data... +More