Tooth loss with gastric bypass

[janeynic]

Hi there
Has anyone heard of people losing teeth after a bypass? I know you can lose some hair but that grows back, but someone has told me they know someone who has lost teeth!
thanks Jane

 

[countrywench]

First I've heard of that

 

[janeynic]

Me too! Probably someone trying to put the frighteners on me!

 

[Jamast]

Never heard that one!!

 

[Kar8858]

It can happen due to malnutriton, rare though, my friend has at work, she had a lot of her intestines removed due to illness not obesity but the same effect as a bypass in reality. She had her op about 7 years ago now. Dont panic just get your vitamins in, calcium etc etc

 

[Neticak]

I only heard tooth loss with regards to when they do the surgery but I guess what Kar is saying makes sense

 

[stringbean]

Hi I had bypass 15 months ago and I have noticed more tooth and problems. Especially where there was an issue before. I have been advised to take my vitamins regularly as I have been rubbish initially.