Question:
Has anyone had NASh or NFLD and had gastric bypass and had serious issues?

I see a liver specialist for NASH. He recommends against the surgery-Gastric Bypass. Has anyone had the surgery that had NFLD or NASH and had issues?    — praelynn1 (posted on July 18, 2007)

July 18, 2007
My liver specialist was pleased as punch that I had surgery. I have NASH and bridging fibrosis. I guess they are all different. I did have RNY I don't know what type you were going to have. I would get a couple of opinions obviously everyone is different
   — Diane C.

July 19, 2007
Hi Pamela, thanks for writing, I do not know what Nash or Nfld is, but I do agree with Diane, the other responder, ask for a 2nd opinion, and be sure you do your research about these health issues and I would recommend that you don't move forward with surgery until you personally understand all the risks and possible complications involved. If this surgeon recommends against surgery find out why. It could be a real health issue, or it could be that he is in the group of doctors that think it is not affective and does not support wls. There is a difference. One thinks it could harm you physically, and one just doesn't believe the surgery is affective for anyone and could make things worse for you if you don't lose weight. Maybe you can call your hospital that supports the surgery and get a liver specialist that can give you a 2nd opinion. Also, go to webmd.com and look up these things and do some research on it so you are up on these things. YOU are your best advocate. Don't depend on doctors and staff to judge your health, research and defend your own health, you are the decision maker, be sure you are informed. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P