Life After Gastric Bypass

Life after gastric bypass surgery presents some complications and risks. There is a high risk for gallstones after surgery. Cirrhosis of the liver and inflammatory hepatitis is often seen in patients after surgery. The increase for cirrhosis and hepatitis are due to the weight loss itself. Patients may need to be monitored throughout their lifetime and the use of special nutritional supplements and medications may be deemed necessary. The patient must chew food thoroughly to avoid overly stretching the stomach by large food particles. Otherwise, vomiting may occur after a meal that is not digested properly.