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Expert answers: Alcohol use after bariatric surgery Jul 7 2:23pm | By Ellen Bissonette, RN, CBN (@ecb)
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@dkpear

My adult daughter had a roux-n-y in 2009 and within 6 months developed AUD. In Dec 2019 she developed pancreatitis, eventually leading to pancreatic cancer diagnosis in June 2021. She died 7 months later in Dec 2021 with complication from sepsis at 42 yrs of age. I have no doubt had she not gotten the gastric bypass surgery she would still be alive today. No health professionals ever counseled her to try to lose weight by addressing her eating habits, exercise, mental state, marriage problems and other stressors before strongly promoting the gastric bypass. She’d had 4 pregnancies from 2001-2008 and so that contributed to weight gain, besides a disabled vet husband and lots of stress. I am disgusted what healthcare has turned into

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jul 7 2:23pm

@dkpear
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your daughter at an early age.

You are correct that any weight reduction program, whether using medications or surgery should include discussions about weight history and other factors contributing to weight gain. Many programs require visits to psychiatry, nutritionist, classes on weight management before ever reaching the surgery decision.

Thanks for sharing your daughter's experience, it emphasis the need to select a quality program and risk involved in any surgery.

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