Gastric Bypass Problems

Gastric bypass problems are a common concern when you are considering having lap band surgery or a roux-en-y procedure. Many of the problems associated with lap band surgery or minor and are next to nothing compared to the health risks of being obese. Some of the problems you may experience with the lap band are:
*Stomach wall deterioration
*Formation of ulcers
*Vomiting
*Heartburn
*Gas bloat
*Difficulty swallowing

For most people the complications that result from obesity are much greater than that of lap band surgery. For other, Gastric Bypass is the solution for a life-long problem. Star Jones finally admitted to have gastric bypass surgery in this article in the July, 2007 issue of Glamour Magazine. You can pick up a Glamour subscription for about ten dollars.

The Roux-en-Y is a more invasive surgery, but it is permanent and you will have a greater weight loss than with the lap band. This surgery also has some risk factors. They include such as gastric bypass problems as:
*Death-less than a half percent
*Blood clots in the legs-usually in severely obese patients
*Leaking at one of the staple lines in the stomach-this is treatable, but could require surgery
*Incision hernia-this is treatable
*Narrowing of the opening between the stomach and small intestine-this is treatable

Some other more minor complications are:
* Vitamin and mineral deficiency (iron deficiency anemia, vitamin B-12 deficiency and vitamin D deficiency)
* Dehydration
* Gallstones
* Bleeding stomach ulcer
* Intolerance to certain foods
* Kidney stones
* Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) related to excessive insulin production

Again, I see obesity as being more dangerous than having gastric bypass surgery. It has been 2 and a half years since I had this surgery and I did not have any of these gastric bypass problems. I actually went back to work within 3 weeks of having my weight loss surgery.

When considering gastric bypass surgery, you have to be aware of the complications that can occur as a result of this surgery. But you also have to weigh these risks against the risks of remaining overweight. This surgery can extend your life, but only you can decide if the risks of being obese outweigh the risks of having weight loss surgery.