how many people have died from getting gastric bypass surgery?
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Morbidity is about 3 per cent? I am guessing? but there is a lot of problems from the surgery. It does not work if you continue to not take care of yourself. you need to watch your diet for protein and vitamins, some people develop colon and small intestine problems.probably per centage of trouble is about 25-30 per cent?maybe higher? maybe  someone knows the real numbers? my wife has had a lot of problems and she had it done in 2002. and has had 2 bowel obstructions.
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I've had gastric bypass and I've never heard of this.  I take Resource Optisource Vitamims every day, which has everything I need.\n\nhttp://www.healthcastle.com/calciumcarbonate-calciumcitrate.shtml\nThis tells you the difference in calcium.\n\nHere's some info on gastric bypass surgery.\n\nGastric bypass: Is this weight-loss surgery for you?\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\n\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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Q: How much does gastric bypass cost?\n\nA: This varies according to where you are having the procedure. In doing a little price comparison on the Web, I found that it usually runs between $17,000 and $22,000 dollars.\n\nKeep in mind that the cost of an operation depends on the coverage that you have.  For example, one well publicized case of a man whose son (3yrs old) died of cancer and who had no insurance, was billed $186,000 for a lengthy stay.  The man told the hospital that he would pay them $600.00 per month.  The hospital balked at the offer and sued the man.  The judge was outraged.  After investigating the case, he lowered the man's bill to 68,000.  The man agreed, once again, to pay the $600.00 per month.  This time the hospital accepted and took the money like the thieves that they are.\n\nWhy do I say this?  The judge had determined that if the man had Medicare, Medicaid, or cheap insurance, the entire hospital bill would have been 36,500.  The judge determined that even that amount let the hospital turn a profit, even though the Medicare/Medicaid payments would have been next to nothing (in this case).\n\nThe judge determined that the hospital was overcharging people with no insurance and using that money to subsidize the insured patients bills.\n\nSometimes, its not what the operation costs, but rather what type of insurance that you have.\n\nSince you have no insurance, you need to check with local agencies, federal, state and local to see if there is any aid available.  If you don't own property, go to a hospital that is publicly funded.  These days, almost all hospitals are.  Meet with the financial office to see if you can come to an agreement on a lower price.  Believe it or not, this happens more than you think.  Its worth a shot.  But first, exhaust all help available on the web in your area.\n\nTry going to www.ask.com and type in a question, "How can I get help paying for my medical bills?"  See what comes up.  Then do some Google research on the ramifications of not paying the bill or not paying the bill in its entirety.\n\nBut look around, investigate and plan for this.  Most people end up in bad situations because of inadequate or no planning.\n\nGood luck to you.
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If she was back at work that fast then she had a lap band procedure and not the gastric bypass. Bypass surgery is major surgery and very risky. Some people have died from it. The lap band is much safer and it is reversible. Please consider your options.
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Alot, mostly from dehydration or a heart attack or stroke. I don't think hospitals have released official numbers but its not uncommon where I live to hear of someone dying from it.
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gastro is very dangerous!! my best friend died of gastro that she only hade for about 8 montha. it is a big chance that you can get cancer. she contracted cancer within her whole body. it was saud that gastro caused it because before you get gastro you have to take every test in the book and have know health problems what so ever to get it!!! i don't reccomend it at all!!! lose the weight naturally
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I don't personally know anyone who has had it but I am against it in most situations. Do you really feel like the rewards are greater then the huge risks. Millions of people have lost tons of weight without it so it's rarely ever necessary to have done. Plus, it's a quick fix for a huge problem, people think that after getting the surgery they won't be able to over-eat and that will solve their food issuse but that's not true, I think losing weight the natural way is much better all around in the long run.
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RESULTS: In 1994 police reported 544 deaths and 793 injuries due to RTA while ambulance records noted 343 deaths and 2048 injuries. The capture-recapture analysis estimated at least 972 (95% CI: 912–1031) deaths and 18936 (95% CI: 15 507–22 342) injuries attributable to RTA during the study period. Official sources counted only 56% of deaths and 4% of serious injuries. The estimated rates for the year 1994 were 185 injuries and 11.2 deaths per 100 000 population. \n\n:> peace
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My mom's friend from work did in December. She said that she has already lost about 90-100 pounds. She couldn't eat for I think 2 days before the surgery, but don't quote me on that. Now she can only eat about 2-3 tablespoons of food or she gets sick. She was really sore in her abdomen for about a month, but she got up and walked around ASAP because if she didn't she would just have been more sore later on. She has some excess skin that will have to be removed, but later on. In about a year she can safely have it removed. Hope this helps!! ONLY DO THIS IF IT YOUR ABSOLUTE, LAST RESORT!!!!
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To the doctor to see about getting gastric bypass surgery.
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My best friend had the bariatric surgery, lost tons of weight, so her parents pd for her TT as a B-day present July/Aug 04.  Had one of the best surgeons known, and damned near died!  (NOT a problem from the bariatric surgery nor the TT Doc's fault.)  Any surgery is dangerous, but the problems that can occur can be worse than the flabby tummy.  Now that she is well - loves it!  However . . .
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Hi\nI haven't had it.  I wanted to get it but the bariatric surgeon I went to wouldn't do it on me because I'm too fat.\nBut..one of my best friends was the first person in our state to get it. She lost 133 lbs.  She isn't skinny, but she's a lot smaller.  She has no regrets and would do it again in a heartbeat. She inspired me to go for a consultation, but I'm not comfortable with getting a bypass so I haven't had surgery yet.
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Weight loss surgery-like gastric bypass /lap band surgery / stomach stapling and gastrectomy have become very common and very safe now. My cousin got her Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery in India. She has lost more than 65 lbs in 5 months and is very happy with the results. The price for obesity surgery is very less in India. My cousin just paid 25% of the cost she was quoted in America. She got her surgery from a company called Forerunners Healthcare.\n\nForerunners Healthcare is very famous in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and magazines. I have read a lot of their patient stories also. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low cost, as bariatric surgery and weight loss surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that your Obesity surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com\nHope this helps.
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unfortunatley our society (here in the United States) promotes whats best for the biggest lobbyiest. the alcohol companies have some huge lobbyiest however this is a fight that has been going on since prohibition and on top of it "we put a restrain on alcohol" by that i mean the being over 21, however obesity affects all of us and the corporations runing them want to make sure they stay on top. This forces people to a last resourse as you my know as the gastric bypass. americans are given the choice of staing alive or dieing of one of 75 possible disieases known to kill humas due to obesity. we promote it because wether we like it or not its what keeps our friends and family alive. the fast food industry is not stoping and with the hectic life of an averege american obesity is going to be something prominent and increasing leading to the only life saving opurtunity. if only people were more informed about healthy diets and proper exersise we would not be promoting gastric bypass. hope this helps
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i know a lady that died from that also, she was losing weight very fast too. she passed out one day and her daughter found her the same day, took her to the e.r. and she died 3 days later. good luck to you all.i wish you the best.
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Study up!\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or  not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer  have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a  size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for  the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nVitamins I take…  you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t.  There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.\nhttp://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nArticle about a couple in FL who lost 300 pounds\nhttp://www.tbo.com/news/money/MGBJKJXH4VE.html\nhttp://www.connectionwls.com/\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!
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This will give you some excellent links for the lap band.\nCheck out the obesityhelp site,  Your insurance has already been rated.\n\nI had gastric bypass surgery in April 2005.  I started out at 268, now I’m 180 and holding, after  1 year and 7 months.  These links will help you in many ways to make a decision if this is for you or  not.  I vote yes, because it made such a difference in my life. I was taking 8 pills a day, and after my surgery, I lost my diabetes.  The way they do the surgery, takes your diabetes away.  I no longer have to take glucophage, and I no longer  have high Cholesterol or high blood pressure.  I’m down to 2 pills a day.  I went from a  size 26-28 to a 16-18.\nMost people struggle with paying for  the surgery.  Go to this site, it is a great support system for you, because it’s only people who have had gastric bypass.  Every insurance program has been rated, and you’ll get tips on how to deal with your insurance company, as well as, surgery tips, food tips, and just support. http://www.obesityhelp.com/\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/HQ01465\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/WT00007\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-surgery/AN01378\nVitamins I take…  you have to be very faithful about taking them after surgery, because you can become very sick if you don’t.  There were recommended by my surgeon and nutritionist.\nhttp://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=301120&navAction=jump&navCount=0&id=prod403359\nThere is a very good web site by a guy named Basil White.  He’s a govt. worker and a comedian.  He walks you through everything. Very interesting. He had the surgery and did well.\nhttp://www.basilwhite.com/gastric/\nSome other helpful links…\nhttp://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/Obesity/Gastric_Bypass_Surgery/\nhttp://www.stapleclub.com/general_info.htm\nhttp://www.locateadoc.com/articles.cfm/1454/1337\nhttp://www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm?site_id=2&org_id=28&morg_id=0&sec_id=0&gsec_id=35507&item_id=35508\nhttp://www.mygastricbypass.com/\nhttp://www.gwdocs.com/health/eHA-eHA_Content_C-Generic_Content_Page_Template_1131123706877.html\nGood luck with your surgery and new life!