Bad Breath after Gastric Sleeve Surgery, Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric Bypass Articles, Gastric Sleeve ArticlesBy renewbariatricAugust 23, 2017Leave a comment

Bad breath is one of the rare occurrences after bariatric surgery. It is a condition characterized by an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth when the individual talks, yawn, belches or breathes through the mouth. Although not a severe health issue, its negative impact on self-esteem and quality of life makes it a source of…

Dumping Syndrome – Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass Articles, Gastric Sleeve ArticlesBy renewbariatricAugust 22, 2017Leave a comment

Dumping syndrome, also known as rapid gastric emptying, is a complication that follows any surgery in which the stomach is partially or wholly removed or bypassed. The manifestations of this syndrome result from rapid entry of partially digested foods, most importantly sugar, from the stomach into the small intestine. The stomach serves as a reservoir…