gastric bypass surgery risks

Gastric bypass is a major type of surgery & it has many risks and complications. Some of these risks were very serious. Before undergoing the surgery there is a need to discuss about related risks with the surgeon

Risks of anesthesia & surgery in general include:

Allergic reactions to the medicines
Breathing problems
Bleeding, blood clots & infection

Risks for the gastric bypass include:

Stomach ulcers, gastritis (inflamed stomach lining) or heartburn
Injury to stomach, intestines, or any other organs while performing the surgery
Leaking from line where the parts of stomach have been stapled together
Poor nutrition
Scarring inside the belly which could lead to the blockage in bowels in future
Vomiting if you are eating more than the stomach pouch can hold

Authored by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Sinha

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