Michigan Obesity Surgery Specialists

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Offering Expertise in both Gastric Bypass and Lap-Band® Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Solutions

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Will I feel bloated after my surgery?
"Immediately after surgery, you will feel bloated due to the gas that you had placed into your abdomen from the laparoscopic procedure as well as the gas that was placed into your intestines during the endoscopy that is performed at the time of your gastric bypass. The feeling of bloating usually resolves when you start having flatus. Some patients will experience cramping after surgery which is usually related to the build up of gas in the intestines from the surgery. This ""gas pain""usually resolves with flatus."

How long will it be before I pass flatus (gas) or have a bowel movement after surgery?

Is it true that my bowel movements and flatus will have a different smell?

Will I run out of pain medications at home?

What do I do if one of my incision sites looks red and becomes painful to the touch?

What do I do if I develop a fever?

"What are the signs and symptoms of a ""stenosis""or""stricture"" of the gastrojejunostomy?"

When can I shower or take a bath?

When can I drive?

When can I start working out or do heavy lifting?

When can I return to work?

"I know that my""new stomach"" is now very small, what happens if I accidentally swallow too large a piece of food?"

Can my stomach pouch stretch and will I need revision if it does?

Why did my surgeon leave a drain in place and how do I take care of it?

Why is it important to attend support group meetings?