Re: ADD and Gastric Bypass surgery

[Anonymous]

ElectricNights: Thanks for sharing. I heard that something like 50% of obese people have ADHD. I’m being told to have gastric bypass (roux-en Y) now. My surgeon required a psych eval, and I was lucky enough to find someone who was helpful, so I went for regular therapy and she told me about my ADHD. I’m thinking of medicating instead of surgery and your post is very helpful.

I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble, and I hope the meds help. If it helps, my brother went through lap band surgery about 2 years ago. He struggled at first, but he really got into exercise and the natural stretching of his stomach now allows him to eat more normal foods. I would tell you to get off the veggies (not enough calories per volume). Try to get good protein bars (these are great: http://www.familybariatric.com/store/product/73/Bar—Brownie-w–Caramel/), but talk to a nutritionist.

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