Hi. I'm hoping to her from some post op folks at least a few years out about the condition of your teeth. I have been reading about many people losing their teeth and it's starting to freak me out. Please chime in and tell me how you're doing. If you're having teeth issues would you still do the surgery again? Thanks.

My aunt is 20 years out. Has not lost any teeth and has kept her weight off. I will say that if you follow your program, take in all the recommended protein, vitamins and other things you should be fine. Some people have rotten teeth to begin with. I have known many people years out from RNY and no tooth loss.

My aunt is 20 years out. Has not lost any teeth and has kept her weight off. I will say that if you follow your program' date=' take in all the recommended Protein, Vitamins and other things you should be fine. Some people have rotten teeth to begin with. I have known many people years out from RNY and no tooth loss.[/quote']

Thanks so much for your response! Makes me feel a lot better.

Hi!! Im an RDH and there are no correlations with this surgery and tooth loss. Tooth decay or loss is caused by bad brushing habits or lack of oral hygiene and bad food choices. So as long as you are brushing and flossing 2x daily and seeking routine dental care you will be fine!!

Google gastric bypass and tooth loss - its documented that there is indeed a connection.

In the hospital I had my bypass surgery yesterday.lots of pain.but glad its over

Thank you all for responding. Once I saw a few comments to that effect I did google it and it seemed like it before an issue further out. Of course the problem is that people further out who are doing great probably wouldn't be posting as much anymore so I think the picture you could get from Google could be skewed. That's why I wanted to check with people here before overreacting.

This scares me too!

the connection it has is the calcium. if you arent taking your correct calcium supplements as you are supposed to your body is going to find a way to get it and that will be from you BONES AND TEETH. Only way to prevent that is take the supplements as told by your surgeon and all will be well!! good luck

In the hospital I had my bypass surgery yesterday.lots of pain.but glad its over

Glad you came through the surgery well. How your pain is getting better.

I remember being told that as an Atkins diet person I had that possible problem... That being said my teeth have been extremely bad in the past 10 yrs but it could be my comorbidities