Gastric Bypass Surgery – What Are The Risks?

Although all of the risks involved in gastric bypass surgery
aren’t fully known, there are many that are. These include
possible infection, clotting of the blood, and the development
of gallstones, a bleeding ulcer and even pneumonia. It certainly
isn’t a simple procedure and complications may occur as with all
invasive medical procedures.

Before the surgery is performed your doctor or physician will
inform you of all the risks, but ensure that you ask all the
questions to put your own mind at ease. He/She will also carry
various examinations to ensure you’re ok for the gastric bypass
surgery.

The main risks associated with the gastric bypass are as
follows. As the food will be moving from your stomach to the
intestines quickly you may get what’s called dumping syndrome -
symptoms of this include sweating, fainting and diarrhoea. You
may also experience vomiting after drinking or eating as if you
search the Internet you will find many stories of this which is
called stomal stenosis, when there’s a tightening of the opening
between the stomach and the intestines.

You can reduce the symptoms of dumping syndrome by sticking to
the strict diet guidelines given to you by your surgeon.
Osteoporosis and bone disease can also occur, but is very rare.

As with all medical procedures there are many risks associated
with it, and you should talk to your doctor about any concerns
about the gastric bypass surgery. The information here isn’t to
replace professional advice.

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