Stomach leakage after Bai operation

Ketogenic diet, vegetarian diet, Zumba, TRX, etc., you may have tried them all, but you haven't reached your target weight. Apart from the mentioned, there are other ways to lose weight. If the necessary tests prove that you are suitable for surgery, you can perform gastric bypass surgery. During this surgery, you will lose 15% of your weight in the first 6 months after the operation. But surgery is not the end of the story. Stomach leakage after gastric bypass surgery is one of the common side effects of this surgery. In this material, we provide you with the necessary information about this complication.

Quick access - Why and how does gastric leakage occur after bypass surgery? - Who is at risk of gastric leakage after bypass surgery? - Stomach leakage symptoms - How to diagnose stomach leakage after bypass surgery - Treatment of gastric leak - What are the side effects of stomach leakage after bypass surgery? - When should I see a doctor? Prevention is better than treatment

Why and how does stomach leak occur after bypass surgery? One of the risks that threatens you after gastric bypass surgery is the leakage of partially digested food and digestive juices from the anastomosis site. Gastric leakage after bypass surgery usually occurs a few days after surgery. However, stomach leakage may occur after bypass surgery, a few weeks after the surgery. The reason for this is different for different people. Some of the reasons for this complication are: - Difficulty in closing the anastomosis due to instrument or surgeon error - Lack of sufficient skill of the surgeon - Not following the prescribed diet or eating **forbidden fruits after gastric bypass surgery** - Lifting heavy objects - Inappropriate sports - Consumption of alcohol, tobacco and carbonated drinks - Blood flow problems in the surgical area - the presence of factors that slow down the wound healing process; Like smoking and diabetes

The fatter you are before surgery, the more you are at risk of a leaky stomach. Also, if you have had abdominal surgery in the past or if you have health problems such as **diabetes** or smoking, you are more likely to develop stomach leakage after bypass surgery. It should be noted that this complication is more likely to occur in men than in women. symptoms of stomach leak The symptoms of stomach leakage after bypass surgery are different in different people, and you should see a doctor for a definite diagnosis of this complication. If you have access to your surgeon, it is better to go to the same person. The following are some common symptoms of this condition: - Increased heart rate - Trembling - Fever - Chest pain - heartache - Fluid leakage from the abdominal incision site Shortness of breath and breathing problems such as rapid breathing - Nausea and vomiting - Decreased urination - Left shoulder pain How to detect gastric leakage after bypass operation Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and perform a physical exam. Also, for more certainty, he may prescribe a CT scan. In this test, you drink a liquid called contrast dye. This makes the images appear better. A machine will then scan and take pictures of you using X-rays. The images produced show the doctor whether fluid has leaked through the anastomosis. But if the scans don't show a leak and you have symptoms, your doctor may recommend emergency surgery to locate the leak.

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.

Try not to use alcohol, tobacco and carbonated drinks in any way so as not to suffer from stomach leakage after the bypass operation. **Conclusion** It is true that we have to be very cautious in deciding on surgery. But sometimes our fears are overblown. There is a fear of possible side effects of any surgery, and of course, side effects should not be ignored. In this article, we scrutinized everything you should know about gastric bypass surgery and gastric leakage after bypass surgery. We hope this article has been used by you dear ones.

Dr. Abdul Hosseini

Surgeon and advanced laparoscopic surgery fellowship, bariatric and metabolic surgery, metabolic surgery for the treatment of type 2 diabetes