I have constipation after gastric bypass, what should I do?

By Dr. Matthew WeinerFebruary 11, 20211 min read

I’m sure you’ve heard it said before that “weight loss surgery is the easy way out.” But no one who has ever had the surgery has ever said that. And no bariatric surgeon would ever say that. That’s because weight loss surgery is inherently more difficult than standard weight loss through diet and exercise. Not […]

I’m sure you’ve heard it said before that “weight loss surgery is the easy way out.” But no one who has ever had the surgery has ever said that. And no bariatric surgeon would ever say that. That’s because weight loss surgery is inherently more difficult than standard weight loss through diet and exercise. Not only does it require a lifetime commitment to change ones dietary and exercise habits but also because it comes with many possible complications. Is constipation one of them?

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