Healthy Weight Center |
Weight Loss03/02/2010 |
I had a partial gastrectomy 50 years ago and lost almost 40 lbs. Had weighed 160. Last few years weight has been falling and now down close to 100 lbs. (height 5`9". What can be done. I seem to get very little nutrition from my food and I do generally eat quite well? I feel weekness much of the time
Weight loss after stomach surgery is common. There can be different reasons for this. You should see your primary physician and gastroenterologist for a physical evaluation and laboratory work-up.
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Lisa Martin Hawver, MD Formerly Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery No longer associated |