Roux en Y Gastric Bypass How It Works and Who May Benefit
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and connects it to a lower part of the small intestine. This reduces meal capacity and changes how food moves through the digestive system. It may be suitable for selected people with obesity, particularly when metabolic disease or significant reflux affects procedure choice, but it requires lifelong […]
Constipation After Bariatric Surgery: Causes, Prevention and Warning Signs
Changes in bowel habits are common after weight-loss surgery. Some patients have loose stools, while others struggle to pass stool for several days. Constipation after bariatric surgery may result from reduced food intake, low fibre, dehydration, pain medicine and limited movement. Mild symptoms often improve with appropriate care, but severe pain, vomiting or inability to […]