Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

i had a question... it may be a dumb one but im curious... is our immune system affected in any way because of the surgery.. is it lower than normal???? i also had another quick question what should our daily intake of sugar and carbs be???? thankyou anyone who replys back its greatly appreciated

I was informed by my surgeons that our immune system is lower than normal, yes. When I had the flu vaccination last month, I was feeling a little ill for a few days, and it was explained to me that this vaccination lowers your immune system a little, as it's working, and with it being already low, that's why it affected me.

One of the reasons why I take a high dose Vitamin C and Zinc each day is to counteract the lower immune system, and so far, it seems to be helping

is this just in the begining or always... is it something to be extremely worried about... i also got the vaccine and fortunately i was fine.....

As far as I know, it's only initially, over the first 2 years or so, then as your body gets used to the surgery, it starts to build back up to normal.

thankyou so much this help me alot.... good to hear we get back to the way we were before...

Yeah, it's ok, anytime. I guess it always varies on person to person, but don't worry, as your body gets used to the surgery, it will get stronger. I am sorry I can't help on your carb question, I personally can hardly eat any carbs since having the surgery, not even any fruit or much salad or anything. Just the way my body has taken it

i wish you luck on your surgery and it was great chattin with you..