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Ulcers After WLS: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

February 6, 2017 · 0 comments

Think of an ulcer as a sore in the lining of your stomach. They can cause pain, bleeding or make a hole in the stomach called a perforation.  They can develop within a few months or even years out from surgery. It is important for bariatric patients to know what

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How Do I Know If My Pouch Still Works?

October 14, 2016 · 0 comments

There are two types of pouch malfunctions. The first type is “loss of restriction” which is experienced as weight regain and sometimes a change in hunger. The second type is that of a pathological process that produces symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, reflux, or pain. To understand  how your pouch should