Most Gastric Bypass Patients May Experience At Least One Adverse Event In Years Following The Procedure, Study Suggests.

reported that research indicated “nearly 90% of gastric bypass patients experienced at least one adverse event in the years following the procedure.” Investigators found that “in approximately two-thirds of patients, the symptoms were severe enough to prompt contact with a general practitioner or other healthcare professional, and 29% of patients experienced events requiring hospitalization.” The researchers found that “the most common adverse events were fatigue, abdominal pain, anemia, and dumping syndrome.” The findings were published online in JAMA Surgery. http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Obesity/55570