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| Gastric Bypass Surgery and Side-Effects |
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25th of September, 2009
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Gastric Bypass Surgery (bariatric surgery), Lapband, etc. often will cause harmful side-effects and should only be considered for those at risk of death without the surgery but your doctor probably already told you this. Once this surgery is completed, the patient must downsize portions and consume only the healthiest foods, so it is essential to try doing this before surgery (if successful, you may not need the surgery because you will lose weight slowly and without the side-effects). If the bypass surgery patient continues to consume all of the same foods and in the same larger portions consumed before the surgery, death may result after bypass surgery, so please try to downsize first!
Gastric bypass operations cause food to bypass the stomach and parts of the small intestine, where most of the iron, B-vitamins, calcium and other nutrients are absorbed.
Side-effects of gastric bypass include:
Anemia
Osteopenia or Osteoporosis
Ulcers
The connected tissue between the stomach and intestines may become necrotic (dead/diseased), leading to nausea and vomiting, an inability to consume foods
Surgical implantations may break loose (staples, banding materials, etc.)
Hernia
Gas, bloating
Dumping Syndrome (food passes through, cannot be broken-down)
Higher incidence of gallstones and kidney stones
Deficiency of minerals and mineral salts, electrolytes
Dyhydration
Sensitivity to weather changes
Allergies to foods
Chills or sweats
Diarrhea or constipation
Oily stool
What can be done? Since nutritional deficiencies are most common, liquid and/or powdered nutrients are highly recommended:
Org Life Liquid Vitamins (Colloidal vitamin complex)
Org Life Liquid Minerals (Colloidal mineral complex)
Pure Essence Calcium Ionic Fizz OR Magnesium Ionic Fizz (powdered mineral complex - mix into water for muscle cramps, menstrual cramps)
Cal-Mag-Zinc Liquid (liquid calcium/magnesium)
B-Total Sublingual (B complex for hair, skin, nails, energy, mood)
Methylcobalamin B12 sublingual tablets (B-12 deficiency and lack of energy)
Sovereign Silver (for infection)
Oil of Oregano (for fungus, parasites)
Quaw Bark Tincture (for fungus)
Eskimo-3 Fish Oil Liquid (for neurological, heart and joint health)
Chanca Piedra Extract (use sublingually or mixed into water for gallstones and kidney stones)
Ultra Micro-Plex Probiotic (powder to mix into water or soft food twice per day)
Rescue Remedy Spray (use sublingually under tongue for anxiety)
Vomitusheel Drops (use sublingually for vomiting, nausea)
Arnica Montana 30C (use sublingually for pain)
Urtica Urens Mother Tincture (use sublingually for urinary tract infections)
Common Juniper (use sublingually for urinary frequency, with or without Urtica Urens Mother Tincture)
Diarrex (use sublingually for diarrhea)
Rebuilder Powder (mix into water or low-sugar juice as a health tonic after bypass surgery)
Black Walnut Hull Tincture (use sublingually or mixed into water for parasites)
Black Cohosh Root Tincture (use sublingually or mixed into water for hot flashes)
Ginger Root Tincture (use sublingually or mixed into water for upset stomach, nausea, sweats)
Goldenseal Root Tincture (use sublingually or mixed into water as a natural antibiotic)
Valerian Root Tincture (use sublingually or mixed into water for insomnia)
Melatonin Sublingual Tablets (allow to dissolve sublingually, under tongue, to sleep)
Aloe Vera Gel (1-2 Tablespoons per day for gastrointestinal balance)
Viroid Powder (anti-viral)
Metabolic Whey (mix into water for a great source of protein)
L-Carnitine Liquid OR L-Carnitine/CoQ10 Liquid (heart, energy)
ProLobium (prostate)
Fo Ti Root (use sublingually or mixed into water for hair loss)
Olive Leaf Liquid (anti-fungal)
Sambucol Liquid or Lozenges (flu)
Oscillococcinum (flu)
Muscadine Purple Power (powder, mixed into water for high ORAC - anti-oxidant without all the sugar)
IntestiNEW Powder (mixed into water heal/seal and rebuild the gastrointestinal tract)
FiberSMART Powder (mixed into water for better stool formation and bowel movements)
RestorAge Men (also for women) is used for energy and stamina
MSM powder (hair, skin, nails, joint health)
L-Proline Powder (heart strength, palpitations)
Arthred (hair, skin, nails, joint health, arthritis, synovial fluid replenishment)
D-Ribose powder (energy, strength, heart muscle)
Usnea Lichen (use sublingually or mixed into water for fungus)
Papaya Enzymes (chewable used for aid with digestion)
NSC-100 or Vital ImmuSol (enhances immune system function - capsules may be opened and sprinkled over food)
Supplements that must be used as-is:
Vital Proteozymes, Wobenzym and Ultra Proteozymes - these are proteolytic systemic oral enzymes that work in the intestinal tract, so they must be taken whole, on an empty stomach, as they are enterically-coated. They may aid with post-operative healing and expelling anesthesia and toxins from the body; however, if patient is experiencing Dumping Syndrome, these supplements should not be used until resolved.
How Can I Better Absorb Nutrients From My Foods?
Using a food processor to finely chop or puree foods, so that they are easier to digest, has been helpful for many customers; this is not something we find doctors recommending but we have found it to work well, so if you have any questions about this, please consult with your physician...and by the way, many restaurants (nearly all have food processors) are more than willing to process your foods for you, so don't be afraid to ask!
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