Question:
Has anyone out there ever had Bells Palsy and the gastric bypass?

I was set to have surgery in December, but them the doctor called and said that he had to re-evaluate me because I have had Bells Palsy.    — Trisha T. (posted on September 26, 2002)

September 26, 2002
I have had 2 Bells Palsy "attacks." I put it on my surgery questionnaire, my surgeon confirmed that I had it but she surgeon didn't seem concerned with it at all. In fact, I never heard another word about it. I am almost 5 months post-op. I'm not a doctor but it seemed like both of my "attacks" were brought on during extreme stress at my job. Good luck to you. Hugs
   — Jennifer A.

September 26, 2002
Just thought that I would add that Carnie Wilson had an attack of bells palsey before she had her wls. I just seen her at a seminar tonight in Tulsa, OK and she mentioned it in her testimony.
   — Marjorie F.

September 26, 2002
My mother is over two years out from Open RNY and she had Bells Palsy in 1990. She has improved, but you can still see the sag in her mouth when she's really tired or stressed. There has been no noticeable difference since her surgery. I'm not sure what the concern would be, but I don't recall her mentioning that her doctor was concerned about her Bells Palsy.
   — PT LawMom

September 27, 2002
I don't have Bells Palsey, but I do have Parkinsons Disease with fairly significant tremors and muscle weakness in my legs. I had to get a letter of clearance for surgery and possible need for ICU from my neurologist in addition to a cardio and pulmonary workup and standard psych evaluation, but I was cleared for surgery. Good luck to you - I hope everything works out OK for you too!
   — Sue C.

September 27, 2002
You can find out more information about Bell's Palsy at http://www.bellspalsy.ws/
   — Darlene P.

September 27, 2002
I also had bells palsey and I had cleared up from it prior the surgery. And Im doing great.. sjust hit 5 months and Im down 77 lbs.. no complications at all. My Dr new I had, had it at one time, and it seemed to be not a concern to him.
   — Kathy A.

September 27, 2002
I woke up with Bells Palsy on April 24th and was scheduled for WLS June 5th. I was afraid they wouldn't do the surgery, but the doctor said that one had nothing to do with the other. I am post-op 3 1/2 months and down 83lbs. I still have the Bells Palsy (5 months). What A Pain! I do wonder if it could somehow be related to WLS? I had to take all alot of antibiotics for testing positive on that H-Pylori test. I started on the 2 weeks of antibiotics on April 11th, and got the Bells Palsy on April 24th. If there are other patients out there that have gotten it too, including Carnie Wilson, maybe there is something to my theory.
   — Holly O.