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Questions about Post-Weight Loss Surgery and other conditions
Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss | Last Active: 3 hours ago | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
@maskhan, good and important questions to ask. When living with multiple chronic conditions, you and your team need to consider how treatment for one condition may affect another condition. Some of the co-conditions you list may be helped with weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery helps you lose weight and lowers your risk of medical problems brought on by obesity, including hypertension and type 2 diabetes and others.
You can learn more in this article from Mayo Clinic
- Thinking about weight-loss surgery? 4 things to consider https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/thinking-about-weight-loss-surgery
It's also good that you're thinking about the emotional impacts. You might also be interested in this related discussion:
- New to bariatric surgery: Advice to mentally & physically prepare https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-to-the-group-2/
If you make the decision to have bariatric surgery, be sure to ask which medical professionals will be included on your team to help you succeed. Typically your team will include mental health guidance. At Mayo Clinic for example, once you've made a decision, your weight management team includes a dietitian, and behavioral health and exercise physiology professionals to support you through this life change.
@maskhan, have you talked with a specialist about gastric bypass surgery and whether it might be a good fit for you?
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Colleen Young, Connect Director (@colleenyoung):
Thank you, Colleen, for your thoughtful and detailed response. Your insights about the benefits of weight-loss surgery for managing multiple chronic conditions like Type 2 Diabetes and hypertension are very encouraging. I also appreciate the resources you shared, particularly the Mayo Clinic articles on considerations for bariatric surgery and preparing mentally and physically for this major life change. They provide a lot of clarity.
As for life post-surgery, I’ve learned that while many people experience significant improvements in their health, there can be challenges like nausea, vomiting, and the need to take multivitamins and supplements for life to ensure proper nutrition. Adjusting to these changes can be tough, but having a dedicated healthcare team, including mental health professionals, dietitians, and exercise specialists, as you mentioned, seems essential for a smooth transition.
I haven’t yet made a final decision, but I am consulting with specialists to thoroughly evaluate my options and readiness. Thank you again for your kind support and for pointing me toward such valuable guidance.