What are some of the side effects from a gastric bypass?
The gastric bypass is a major operation and will change the way your digestive system works. This operation will carry risks of complications and side effects. Here are some of the possible side effects from a gastric bypass • you are going to experience bruising, pain, and swelling around the healing wounds for a few days • you may feel sick after eating especially if you try to eat too much. If you eat sugary foods then you may feel faint and become sweaty • you may need to take vitamin supplements due to a restricted diet • your bowel will absorb less than before • hostile reaction to the anaesthesia • excessive bleeding during or soon after the surgery. A blood transfusion may be required in this case Complications and side effects can occur during or after the operation so you and your surgeon must be aware of them. Although these complications are extremely rare, you must still keep them in mind. Here are some of the complications specific to a gastric bypass • it is possible to
