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Will I Have Blood Related Problems After Gastric Bypass Surgery

asked 1 year ago by Kimba1983 in Brainerd mn
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: female, weight loss, blood supply

I am due to have gastric bypass surgery in 24 days and am worried. I have been advised that several years down the line I will experience blood related problems. Is it true that there can be blood related complications? If so, what kind of complications and are they serious?

3 answers to Will I Have Blood Related Problems After Gastric Bypass Surgery

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Nutritional and Metabolic Consequences of Gatric Bypass (Weight Loss) Surgery

You are about to undergo a very serious and life changing operation. Yet, your question discloses a serious lack of understanding of what you are about to have. I strongly urge you to have this and ALL questions you may have fully answered by your surgeon. As a summary, there are MANY surgical ways in which surgeons can change your intestines to bring about weight loss. They can be divided into one of 3 classes: - RESTRICTIVE (the stomach is made much smaller not allowing a large food... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Anemia after gastric bypass

Gastric bypass, depending upon the type you have, changes the way your body absorbs nutrients.  Some nutrients are needed to prevent anemia and other things, like vitamin deficiencies.  Your surgeon should review your postoperative dietary and supplement needs in detail, so you can prevent or treat any potential problems.  The benefits of massive weight loss are so great that they tend to overshadow potential complications. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Blood problems or anemia following gastric bypass or bariatric surgery

You should discuss and have a full understanding of this prior to surgery. Generally the risk of this is low and may be more related to the risk of transfusion. Malabsorption syndromes can occasionally produce iron deficiency anemia or pernicious anemia.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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