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What Causes Excessive Weight Gain After A Gastric Bypass Surgery?
I had gastric bypass back in 2002. I kept the weight off until 2012. Now I am gaining. No matter how much I diet I lose then gain like a yo yo. Now my upper abdomen after eating or just by the end of the day extends out further than my breast, gets hard, and makes me look like I m 9 months pregnant. It s extremely embarassing
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hello,
Consult a general surgeon and get an ultrasound scan done. It might be due to the postoperative collection or gaseous distension.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Consult a general surgeon and get an ultrasound scan done. It might be due to the postoperative collection or gaseous distension.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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