What is Gastric bypass surgery?
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Gastric bypass surgery is a type of bariatric surgical procedure used to treat morbid obesity. The most common procedure is called the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass where a small stomach pouch is created with a stapler device.
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How do members experience Gastric bypass surgery?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 62 | 22 | |
| General health | 21 | 8 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 9 | 0 | |
| Weight loss | 3 | 2 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 5 | |
| Iron deficiency anemia | 4 | |
| Malabsorption | 3 | |
| Vomiting | 3 | |
| Digestive problems | 2 | |
| Vitamin B12 deficiency | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 10 |
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