Gastric Bypass Reference Guide

Gastric Bypass Risks

People who undergo gastric bypass surgery are at risk for the following:

1.) Pouch stretching: A disorder in which the stomach gets bigger over time and returns to its pre-surgery size.

2.) Band erosion: In which the band closing off a portion of the stomach disintegrates.

3.) Breakdown of staple lines: In which the band and staples fall apart, reversing the gastric bypass procedure.

4.) Leakage of stomach contents into the abdomen.

5.) Nutritional deficiencies.

6.) Dumping syndrome: A disorder in which stomach contents move too rapidly through the small intestine. Symptoms include nausea, weakness, sweating, faintness, and, occasionally, diarrhea after eating.

7.) Gallstones

*These are not the only Gastric Bypass Surgery Risks.  Please consult with your Gastric Bypass professional before making any decisions about undergoing this procedure.