colon cleansing and gastric bypass

t drink or smoke, I rarely ever take any medications. I had gastric bypass surgery and am now within a normal BMI - I exercise regularly. I am a 48 yr old female. Why would these levels be high and what can be done about it?

I had gastric bypass surgery 4 1/2 years ago, could any of this be due to that and could the surgery change treatment options.

just a question, I was at GNC today and saw a product for colon or gastro cleansing. Has anyone used these, does it work and is it healty?

Before they do a surgery like gastric bypass you have to loose a certain amount of weight before they will work on you. My mom had it done about 5 years ago and she was on a strict diet plan..its expensive and I believe with diet and exercise you can achieve the same results..

I have been having some odd symptoms, I have not went to the Dr because they always say its related to my gastric bypass, however that has been 5 years ago, and Ihavent had any problems since, I have been having constipation, with ALOT of abdominal pain and bloating (was told it was the bypass, even though it is a new thing) I have been severaly fatigued, Not like me at all, they checked a CBC is ALL, said it was fine, but the worst thing lately is the pain in my hand and also in my legs mid leg

I have very low blood counts, ferritin of 2 and folate of 2. Had a endo and colon both negative. Had hystorectomy to stem blood loss. Diagnosed with Severe Iron Deficieny Anemia. I have had 1 full course of Iron Infusion Therapy 8 total during April and May of this year. Had the Hysto, in July, now it is Sept and need another full course of Iron for another 8 weeks. I get monthly B12 shots and Thiamine. I also have chest pains, severe headaches, memory loss and trouble concentrating.

No scientific evidence supports the alleged benefits of colon cleansing. The bowel itself is not dirty and barring drugs or disease, cleans itself naturally without need for assistance. Some types of colon cleansing present potential hazards also. I would suggest a gastroenterologist’s consultation and getting evaluated for different possibilities.Various other causes that need to be ruled out are over-use of stimulant laxatives (e.g.

I had Gastric Bypass and am not allowed Nsaids and I react badly to Aspertame and sugar free now. Any ideas what I can take?

I would make an appointment with a good naturopath and they will lead you in the right direction. Colon cleansing is great, but it needs to be done correctly and most MD's just don't understand the procedure, etc.

So, you had gastric bypass and not the sleeve? Normally if it was gastric bypass, the surgery cures gerd . by removing the stomach, there are few cells to produce acid. Question, have you gained weight back at all recently? What type of bypass did you have? There are a couple of different ways they do it.

my wife has had the gastric-bypass back in july of 2008, how will the gastric bypass affect her sex drive.

I had gastric bypass surgery in 1981. Recently I have been losing weight in leaps and bounds and my dr is afraid I may have blockage down near my stomach and if I'm not better by my next appt, he is going to send my to a Gastroenterologist. See I would eat and then throw up. Today I am fine, but the day is young. I have been taking nausea meds and also cough meds today and they seem to have helped. Could someone help if they have ever had this problem before.

I can speak from personal experince; had a gastric bypass and if I overeat or eat too fast and fill up, my nose starts to run. Had a hiatial hernia fixed twice, but because my pouch is smaller than a regular stomach, the runny nose still happens.

I suffer from a multitude of health issues post major surgery in 1994 for Stage 4 Endometriosis. Although my oncologist opened me from stern to pubic bone and "cleaned" my organs of implants, "as best he could", it was so widespread, it still affects my colon/bowels, rectum and vaginal canal.

I am TTC and i also had Gastric Bypass done. Though it has been over 2 years (April of 07) i just wondered if anyone knows anything about getting prego after this or anything that i should know about that might happen. Any advice would be nice.

hi,i had a gastric bypass 1 yr ago and my mom had hers 3yrs ago ,she uses ibprufen all the time for her pain and the dr prescribed it knowing about her g-bypass,also i take it on and off if i have very bad headache etc and never had any probs,i think the prob is if you take it every day for long eriod of time and thats not good for anyone never mind us as it can damage ur insides,so it goes for every one,but to take it on and off is fine,i asked my dr.

10 year post distal gastric bypass (open) patient. Developed fissure and finally an anal fistula. Treatment? Additionally!!!! Vit D deficiency ............taking 50,000 mg 2x's a week.............still no help. What is treatment for vit d and malabsorption? Developed osteoporosis. I am a 51 year old female. Help, my Physician is not sure what course of action to take with me........I am sure other patients have had this type of surgery (distal). Causing 5 to 7 bowel movements a day..

I had a scope about 2 months ago and now I have been told since I have esophageal and reflux I that I need gastric bypass. my surgery is set for June 20th. I am very comprehensive knowing I need bypass. After reading comments with problems from gastric bypass, why would this be the best method? I didn't know of any issues with reflux. I have never had problems in the past.

anyone on here had gastric bypass and if so have yall found that we dont absorb meds like we used to

At your weight, its critical that something start happening or your life will be shortened dramatically. If it has to be gastric bypass, then get a good surgeon and begin a new life! Best of luck to you!

Diets set you up for failure. You need to create a healthy way of eating that keeps your metabolism running on high and keeps your glucose levels from rising and dropping too much. This is done by eating every 3-4 hours, foods that are healthy to include fruit and whole grains, low carbs, protein, etc. I have heard of the bypass surgery curing diabetes, but the surgery comes with some big risks, and it's own problems.

im going for a gastric by pass surgury and having the roulon roux, how long does it take to clear my system from nicotine, and what are the complications of it?

hi i had gastric bypass 9 yrs ago and now see a pain management dr for pain and i wonder if the reason the pain meds dont work is because they aremt liquid and we just dont absorb meds or anything very well for that matter is there anything yuo think that i could ask for pain that may come in a liquid for or maybe i have to have something stronger iam on loritab 10 i take 5 a day with no reliefl

I had the gastric bypass due to diabetes. I am currently on the butrane patch and oxycod/acetamin 7.5 mg. The oxy are not working at all and believe due to the gastric bypass my body is not absorbing it right. Thank you for any suggestions.

I had gastric bypass surgery and became hyperthyroid took RAI and am hypo now. Just started armour thyroid after years of taking levothyroxin. does anyone have an idea of how the meds would be absorbed?

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