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Had Successful Bariatric Surgery. Had Abdominal Pain. Losing Weight. Pain While Eating. Post Operation Problems?
Question: I had successful bariatric surgery about 2 years ago. Over the past few months, I have had abdominal pain that has progressively gotten worse. I am now having trouble eating without pain and the pain has become constant. I am losing more weight than I want. My question is what are some of the post operation problems that surface that I should be aware of? The pain is almost unbearable right under the bottom of my breastbone sometimes radiating outward. Sometimes if I put pressure on that spot I get a little relief.
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
There are many different kinds of bariatric surgeries and each has its own short term and long term problems.
I would like to know what type of bariatric surgery you underwent so that I can give my opinion.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Need more information to give a better answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.
There are many different kinds of bariatric surgeries and each has its own short term and long term problems.
I would like to know what type of bariatric surgery you underwent so that I can give my opinion.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Dr. Prasad
I believe it is called the Y Rouh (not sure of spelling).
Brief Answer:
Detailed answer given below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The surgery you had is called Roux en Y gastric bypass.
Some of the long term problems that can occur with this type of surgery are-
1. Narrowing of the opening of the small intestine which is connected to the stomach.
2. Ulcers at the margin of the opening
3. XXXXXXX hernia
4. Vitamin and mineral deficiency.
The pain you have probably could be due to ulcers. Anti-ulcer medications may be taken for relief.
Since you are more prone for nutritional deficieny, take vitamin and mineral supplements.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
Detailed answer given below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The surgery you had is called Roux en Y gastric bypass.
Some of the long term problems that can occur with this type of surgery are-
1. Narrowing of the opening of the small intestine which is connected to the stomach.
2. Ulcers at the margin of the opening
3. XXXXXXX hernia
4. Vitamin and mineral deficiency.
The pain you have probably could be due to ulcers. Anti-ulcer medications may be taken for relief.
Since you are more prone for nutritional deficieny, take vitamin and mineral supplements.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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