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Frequently Asked Questions about the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Q: What about pregnancy?
A: Becoming pregnant can be easier as you lose weight. Your menstrual cycle may become more regular. Ask your gynecologist
about birth control methods.
!!The use of oral contraceptive medication after the RNYGB
is not safe.
Q: What if I go out to eat?
A: Order only a small amount of food, such as an appetizer. Eat slowly. Finish at the same time as your table companions. You might want to let your host or hostess know in advance that you cannot eat very much.
Q: What about alcohol?
A: Alcohol has an excessive number of calories. It also breaks down vitamins. Therefore, it should be avoided as much as possible. One glass of wine at a reception, a birthday, or a dinner party, though, should not do much harm. There is a higher risk for liver cirrhosis, because the blood levels will be higher than after a gastric transit. Best way: no alcohol !!
Q: Will I need plastic surgery for the surplus skin
when I have lost a lot of weight?
A: That is not always the case. As a rule, plastic surgery will not be considered for at least a year one or two after the operation. Sometimes the skin will mould itself around the new body tissue. You should give the skin the time it needs to adjust before you decide to have more surgery.
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