Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
has anyone had gastric surgey du to ill ness or condition?
I have narcolepsy and have been readin that the part of the brain that tells you when you are full doesnt work properly so i always feel hungry thought i was addicted to food.
The docs are not very helpful so dont know who to speak to.
I have narcolepsy and have been readin that the part of the brain that tells you when you are full doesnt work properly so i always feel hungry thought i was addicted to food.
The docs are not very helpful so dont know who to speak to.
Melinda
I had a terrible time with diabetes, cholesterol, high blood pressure, sleep anpnea and other relates overweight conditions.
Having the nerve that sends messages to your brain severed during surgery is on its own one of the most wonderful things about GBS.
Imagine never feeling hungry.
I have just started to take a few diabetic meds after 5 months off them, just to get my blood sugar under control.
Emotional eating is something that will always be a struggle, it can be a habbit you easily fall back into.
THe benefits far out weighed the riskd for me, I am happier, healthier and actually like getting up in the mornings most days.
Loosing weight helps with sooo much...
You have some investigating to do to decide whats right or best for you, just try to spend time getting your questions answered before you make a decision...
Andy