Authors: Dr. Graham Mills

Constipation is normal immediately after bariatric surgery and will resolve on its own within six months. Constipation is more common after sleeve gastrectomy and less common after gastric bypass and mini-gastric bypass surgery.

In most cases, constipation is caused by small food portions, high-protein liquid meals, low-fibre foods, not drinking enough water and lack of exercise, but it can also be a side effect of medications (opioids) and food supplements (iron and calcium). Over time, the quantity and content of meals will change, the digestive tract will become used to the circumstances and the bowel movements will return to normal.

When the decision in favor of weight loss surgery is made, the following question is faced: which method of surgery to choose? The main established and long-term effective methods in bariatric surgery are:

• Sleeve Gastrectomy,
• Standard Gastric Bypass
• Mini-Gastric Bypass
• Sleeve-Bypass

No one is immune to becoming overweight — when excess pounds pile on of their own accord without you noticing, then losing and maintaining weight requires constant conscious effort. With new treatment methods, diets, and medications emerging constantly, the diverse world of weight loss is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. This article aims to provide an overview of the various methods available for treating obesity.