Relax...The Gastric Bypass Guru is here
The path to gastric bypass success is a long one. It begins long before your surgery date and certainly doesn't end when you get home from the hospital. There is a lot to learn, but we're here to be your bariatric guide through the process.
Can you handle the truth?
The Guru wants to begin by being brutally honest: Gastric bypass is not for everyone. Is it for you? At our site you'll get the good, the bad, and the downright ugly. There are lots of great things about having weight loss surgery, but there are downsides too, and you need to be aware of everything before you make this monumental decision.
Begin at the Beginning
Let us be your bariatric guide, and let's start from the start! If you are considering surgery, you probably already have a pretty good idea of who qualifies, but let's embark on a refresher course. You might even learn a thing or two!
What qualifies you?
Reading fashion magazines and watching super-model reality shows can make just about anyone feel like a heifer. But there is a difference between being chubby, overweight, or fat and being clinically obese. Most doctors won't even consider you a candidate unless your bmi is at least 35. Check out our bmi information to get the ball rolling. Next, find out a little more about this whole bariatric thing! Which surgery is which? Head over to type of obesity surgery and its related pages to find out. You can even compare the two most popular types of surgery on the lap band vs gastric bypass page.
Your bariatric guide
You've heard it before, but The Guru wants you to really listen: weight loss surgery is not an easy solution to obesity! Educate yourself about the potential downsides to this life-changing surgery and find out what's involved after surgery, like having to subsist on a liquid diet for weeks. You might even want to take one more look at the alternatives before taking this fork in the road.
Below is a top level table of contents for this site. If you'd like to see a more categorised sitemap that includes every page, see our bariatric guide.
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Anesthesia complication in gastric bypass is relatively rare, but you should know the risks before you commit. This page discusses the risks for obese patients.
Your bariatric guide at the gastric bypass guru. Use this as a sitemap or table of contents for our site.
A free BMI index calculator to use with either standard or metric measurements.
A free BMI index calculator to use with either standard or metric measurements.
Body Mass Index Calculation isn't complicated. Here we show you the simple formula.
Body Mass Index History: It seems we're all rather obssessed by BMI, but where did the idea come from for the body mass index?
body mass index information - more than you ever wanted to know about bmi.
Celebrity Gastric Bypass - which of your favourite celebrities has had weight loss surgery? This page has all the dirt!
A clear liquid diet is usually required for up to a few days after bariatric surgery. Find out what constitutes 'clear liquids'.
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What is deep vein thrombosis and are you at risk for it after obesity surgery? Find out here.
Dumping syndrome can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea - sounds like a lot of fun, eh? Unfortunately it's a common side effect of gastric bypass surgery.
The Fobi pouch is one type of obesity surgery. Learn what the term means and find out whether this procedure is the right one for you.
free liquid diet recipes, what for? If you have to stay on a liquid diet for any amount of time, you'll see that it gets boring very quickly. Here are some recipes to add some variety.
A full liquid diet give you more options than a clear liquid diet. Find out what's allowed when the doctor says you're on full liquids
Gastric bypass and hair loss seem to go hand in hand, but is it preventable? What can you do about it? This page will tell you.
Gastric bypass complications are a scary part of your obesity surgery journey, but not a part you can ignore. Here you will find information about everything from short-term to long-term complications.
Gastric bypass surgery qualifications may differ slightly from surgeon to surgeon, but they generally follow these guidelines.
Your gastric bypass surgery stories may help someone else make a decision. Tell us your story here.
Hair loss after surgery is common, but it doesn't last forever and can be minimized.
Lap Band gastric bypass surgery: How is it different from other types of gastric bypass?
Lap band vs gastric bypass, which should you choose? Check out our comparison chart to help you decide.
A liquid diet menu doesn't have to be completely boring! Check here for ideas
Mini gastric bypass surgery is one type of obesity surgery. Learn what the term means and find out whether this procedure is the right one for you.
What is normal body mass index? This table gives you all the categories.
A restaurant card bariatric surgery. Enjoy restaurant food without feeling you have to have a mountain of food in front of you.
The roux en y procedure is considered the gold standard in gastric bypass. This description does away with the confusing medical terms and allows all of us to understand it!
Septicemia, also known as blood poisoning, occurs when bacteria gets into the blood, causing a body-wide infection.
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What type of obesity surgery are you considering? This page tells (and shows) you about the various options.
Vertical banded gastroplasty is one type of obesity surgery. Learn what the term means, see pictures of it, and find out whether this procedure is the right one for you.
The so-called gastric bypass pill. What is it, and should you try it?
