What are the most important complications of gastric bypass surgery and methods of prevention?

Recently, the gastric bypass operation has become common due to the Increasing incidence of obesity, but this operation, if it is not performed in appropriate health conditions, may lead to the occurrence of many complications, as the Incidence of complications after the gastric bypass operation does not exceed 4%, and these complications, if I got, it does not lead to a complete failure of the gastric bypass surgery, but rather leads to an Imbalance in the required weight loss. In this article, we will learn about these complications and the appropriate way to avoid their occurrence for those who wish to obtain the ideal weight through the gastric bypass operation.

 

What are the most complications of gastric bypass after surgery?

When the patient undergoes any surgical procedure, he Is exposed to some complications, and also the gastric bypass operation includes the possibility of one of these common complications after the operation, which are:

• Infection and Inflammation.
• Bleeding or clots.
• The patient suffers from malnutrition and poor absorption of nutrients.
• The occurrence of vomiting and nausea.
• Allergy to anesthetics.
• Intestinal leakage.

What are the main risks after gastric bypass surgery in the short term?

As soon as the patient leaves the operating room after undergoing the gastric bypass, he Is exposed to several risks:

• the pain.
• Infection.
• Bleeding.
• Vomiting and nausea.
• An allergic reaction to anesthetics.
• Exposure to respiratory problems.

 

What are the most prominent risks after gastric bypass surgery in the long term?

In the long-term period after the gastric bypass operation, the patient may experience some complications, which are:

• Malnutrition.
• lack of blood sugar.
• Stomach perforation.
• A hernia occurred in the patient.
• Diarrhea, vomiting and nausea due to dumping syndrome.
• Formation of gallstones.

 

The most Important tips from Zein Clinic to prepare for the operation

Once the patient Is placed for an appointment to undergo the gastric bypass operation, it is preferable that he adhere to the following instructions to obtain the best results:

• Doing sports such as walking for at least half an hour a day.
• Commitment to an integrated healthy food system.
• Quit smoking, and if the patient is unable to do so, he must at least stop smoking for a period of six weeks before the date of the operation.
• Do not take diabetes medications, such as Insulin, on the morning of the operation.
• Refrain from eating and drinking eight hours before the date of the operation.

The most important tips after the operation to avoid complications

• Complete rest after the operation and it Is preferable to take a week off from work until the surgical wound heals.
• Take food and liquids slowly to prevent diarrhea and gas.
• Drink more water throughout the day, at least. You should drink 8 cups of water, equivalent to 2 liters of water.
• Eat snacks, and the size of one meal should range from half a cup of food to one cup of food, and start with six snacks, then reduce over the days to reach the normal rate, which is three meals a day.
• Stay away as much as possible from sugars and foods containing fat.
• Lots of foods containing protein.
• Taking vitamins after the operation, because the operation affects the stomach’s absorption of vitamins.
• Chewing food well when eating it.

 

The most Important tips after the operation to lose weight as required

In each phase of the gastric bypass diet, you should be careful of the following:

The first week

On the first day after surgery, the patient will only be allowed to drink clear liquids (tea, mint, anise, chamomile, meat and chicken broth, carrot juice, apples, berries, grapes, pomegranates) in small sips so that the patient consumes about 1.5 liters of fluids. Daily. And once you start drinking clear liquids, then you can start eating other liquids.

 

Second week

• The patient begins with thick liquids such as (strawberry juice – kiwi – mango) and clear soups.
• Among the necessary things that must be followed Is to stop eating when feeling full, and among the meals that can be eaten:
• Skimmed milk.
• Oats soup with milk.
• Light soup such as: lentils, tomatoes and broccoli.
• Skimmed yogurt, but without adding any fruit pieces.

 

The third and fourth week

This week, the patient eats soft and mashed foods that contain protein that does not need to be chewed in the mouth, such as (pudding – rice pudding – chickpeas – spiced – low-fat cream cheese – semi-boiled eggs – boiled and mashed vegetables).

 

The fifth week

In this week, the patient will have passed a month after the operation, then he can eat normally, paying attention to the gradual eating and always preferring food high in protein, low in fat and sugar, while preserving the previous general instructions. You can start with the following:

• Boiled pasta in soup, then regular pasta, then rice in small quantities.
• Seafood soup (fish or shrimp).
• Fried or grilled fish (after removing the thorns) then red meat.

 

Health care at Zein Clinic before and after the operation

Zein Clinic Hospital provides integrated health care represented by surgeons who have extensive experience in the field of gastric bypass surgery, In addition to the availability of strict instructions by the hospital administration regarding sterilization of the operating room, which ensures that the patient obtains the Ideal weight with the least possible risks.

 

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Sources: BCMJ