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Gastric Bypass May Boost Blindness Risk

Posted on 10. Jul, 2006 by T2DMan7.

You need to be careful about your levels of vitamin A, as Gastric Bypass may boost blindness risk. Gastric Bypass/Blindness. Discuss diet and suppliments on our Weight Loss Surgery forum.

15 June 2006, Forbes – A boom in gastric bypass surgery could lead to an unwelcome trend: an increase in vitamin A deficiency among patients that raises their risk for vision loss.

So conclude U.S. researchers who studied the medical histories of patients who were nearly blind or had very poor eyesight but no family history of blindness.
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Half-ton Mexican man loses 200 pounds

Posted on 27. Jun, 2006 by T2DMan7.

Read about how a Half-ton Mexican man loses 200 pounds on RenewedReflections. Then discuss with others how you can reduce obesity, on our Weight Loss Surgery Forum.

MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — Manuel Uribe weighed 1,235 pounds when he made a desperate plea for help on national television in January 2006.

Unable to leave his bed for five years, the 41-year-old mechanic in the northern industrial city of Monterrey longed to move again and get help for the lesions on his legs, which he kept bound together with duct tape to keep the infections from getting worse.

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How Many Calories Do I Need?

Posted on 16. Apr, 2006 by admin.

By Sanae Tanaka, M.D.

Many people who have had weight loss surgery wonder how many calories (kcal) they need each day to reach and maintain a healthy weight. If you are not far out post-WLS, your calorie intake will be minimal, and will be below your intake for weight maintenance. In those first few months after surgery, it is critical that you stick to the recommendations from your doctor and dietitian. (more…)

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Post-Operation Gastric Bypass Tips

Posted on 21. Feb, 2006 by admin.

Although your surgeon is always your primary reference for gastric bypass surgery post-operative recovery information, this article will present some tips and suggestions commonly suggested by doctors who perform this weight loss surgery. These tips are for information and general planning purposes only. Always follow your doctor’s instructions exactly. This article is not a substitute for professional medical advice and it should be taken as such.

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Gastric Bypass Pouch – The Rules

Posted on 21. Feb, 2006 by admin.

Despite what many people think, the key to maintaining your weight loss after gastric bypass surgery isn’t eating less because your pouch is so small that you can’t fit any more, it’s learning how to get your pouch to tell your brain that you’re “full” and then having that full feeling last longer.

Just like your stomach did before the procedure, the nerves in your pouch communicate with your brain to tell it when the pouch has had enough to eat. When the brain receives that signal, it sends you the “stop eating” message. The pouch “knows” that it’s full because it feels itself swelling slightly. (more…)

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After Gastric Bypass Surgery, Check Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Posted on 21. Feb, 2006 by admin.

St. Paul, Minn. – A deficiency in vitamin B1 can be a serious complication following a popular surgery to treat obesity, according to a case study published in the December 27, 2005 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. If untreated, vitamin B1 deficiency can lead to Wernicke encephalopathy, a severe neurological condition.

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Lies, Ice Cream, and the Department of Energy

Posted on 20. Feb, 2006 by admin.

Isn’t it amazing how gracefully we accept the self-appointed role as our own worst enemy? Some little thing goes wrong in our lives and we head straight for the refrigerator to drown our sorrows in a pint of Ben and Jerry’s. Heck, we don’t even need something to go wrong, we’re willing to give ourselves a little treat just because something went right for a change.

Hey, we deserve it, right? It’s a treat. It’s like Mommy kissing our boo-boo, or Dad patting us on the back when we hit one out of the park. While rewarding ourselves by cheating just a little bit is easy to justify, the truth is: We’re lying to ourselves and we’re all too willing to accept it. (more…)

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