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Is diarrhea a problem after weight loss surgery?

April 26, 2017Diarrhea problem surgery

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Is diarrhea a problem after weight loss surgery?

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The first weight loss procedure was an intestinal bypass and it commonly caused diarrhea. Diarrhea is not a consequence of proximal gastric bypass or the adjustable band. Some increase in the frequency of bowel movements may occur after distal gastric bypass.