Gastric leakage after bypass surgery should be treated immediately. Otherwise, the contents of the stomach may harm other organs of your body located in the abdominal cavity. The ways to treat stomach leak are: - Antibiotic prescription - Removal of infection caused by leakage - Leak repair - Creating a new anastomosis with a second surgery - Placement of a small, short tube through the endoscope across the leaking area What are the side effects of gastric leak after bypass surgery? As we said before, this complication can threaten your life. Unless treated, a leaky stomach can cause bleeding and infection. Long-term complications of this condition include the following: - wound - Narrowing of the anastomosis - scar - Pneumonia - Creating a fistula through the tissue between the gastric pouch and the bypassed stomach When should I see a doctor? It is better to see your doctor immediately if the following symptoms occur: - Fever - Nausea - Vomiting - shortness of breath - heartache - Other mentioned symptoms Do not forget that stomach leakage after bypass surgery can play with your life; So take the symptoms seriously and see your doctor. Note that the sooner you notice these symptoms and start the treatment process, the more likely your body will be harmed. So don't wave until it's too late. Prevention is better than cure After any surgery, you must go through the recovery period. During the recovery period, you should take the doctor's recommendations seriously and follow them. Gastric bypass surgery is no exception to this rule. Following the diet and exercise recommended by your doctor is not only helpful, but mandatory. You have to eat thin food for a while so that your body gets used to the new conditions.