I cant absorb fat because of these issues, I've gained weight and unless I eat about 800-1000 cals a day, It's hard to lose weight and it's so hard to stick to that low of cals. I was wondering if weight loss surgery would help with weight loss or would it make my current issues worse.
Answer: Both options have pros and cons Since you have post-cholecystectomy syndrome and bile salt malabsorption, weight loss surgery could be helpful, but it also comes with risks.
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Answer: Both options have pros and cons Since you have post-cholecystectomy syndrome and bile salt malabsorption, weight loss surgery could be helpful, but it also comes with risks.
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February 13, 2023
Answer: I have post-cholectomy syndrome, bile salt malabsorption. Would gastric sleeve or RNY potentially help? Hello, I hope you are well. I am sorry to hear you are struggling with your weight, as well as fat malabsorption. It most definietely sounds like you are not following a healthy eating plan. However, fat malabsorption is associated with weight loss, not weight gain. A gastric sleeve should ot have any negative effects on this issue as it does not iterfere with nutrient absorption, it just diminishes the capacity of your stomach.
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February 13, 2023
Answer: I have post-cholectomy syndrome, bile salt malabsorption. Would gastric sleeve or RNY potentially help? Hello, I hope you are well. I am sorry to hear you are struggling with your weight, as well as fat malabsorption. It most definietely sounds like you are not following a healthy eating plan. However, fat malabsorption is associated with weight loss, not weight gain. A gastric sleeve should ot have any negative effects on this issue as it does not iterfere with nutrient absorption, it just diminishes the capacity of your stomach.
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August 16, 2020
Answer: Post cholecystectomy syndrome which bariatric procedure is better? Many patients with post-cholecystectomy syndrome will benefit from an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure either to aid in diagnosis and treatment, with a gastric sleeve a standard ERCP can be performed but not with RYGB surgery. RYGB can also increase malabsorption which would impact negatively a patient that develops lower intestinal symptoms after cholecystectomy such as colic pain or diarrhea after meals. I would suggest sleeve gastrectomy.
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August 16, 2020
Answer: Post cholecystectomy syndrome which bariatric procedure is better? Many patients with post-cholecystectomy syndrome will benefit from an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure either to aid in diagnosis and treatment, with a gastric sleeve a standard ERCP can be performed but not with RYGB surgery. RYGB can also increase malabsorption which would impact negatively a patient that develops lower intestinal symptoms after cholecystectomy such as colic pain or diarrhea after meals. I would suggest sleeve gastrectomy.
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May 24, 2020
Answer: Post cholecystectomy syndrome Yes weight loss surgery will help. Your issues with diarrhea may or may not improve. Often after enough time the problems you have will likely resolve. I would choose sleeve or bypass based on your current bmi and medical problems. For bmi less than 45 without diabetes a sleeve is probably fine. If your bmi is greater than 45 or you have DM I’d recommend bypass. If serious reflux issues probably also bypass.
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May 24, 2020
Answer: Post cholecystectomy syndrome Yes weight loss surgery will help. Your issues with diarrhea may or may not improve. Often after enough time the problems you have will likely resolve. I would choose sleeve or bypass based on your current bmi and medical problems. For bmi less than 45 without diabetes a sleeve is probably fine. If your bmi is greater than 45 or you have DM I’d recommend bypass. If serious reflux issues probably also bypass.
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