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Complications of Gastric Bypass Surgery (Part B)

Symptoms of Gastric Bypass Surgery Complications

Patients can expect to experience some common symptoms after having gastric bypass surgery. Other symptoms, however, are a sign that something has gone wrong. Here are some symptoms of gastric bypass surgery complications.

Symptoms of a blood clot:

• Shortness of breath
• Swelling in the legs

Symptoms of gallstones:

• Abdominal pain/bloating
• Nauseau/vomiting
• Upper back pain
• Shoulder pain
• Lingering heartburn
• Unable to tolerate fatty foods

Additionally, about 1% of the patients who undergo gastric bypass can experience a dangerous post-surgical complication known as leakage. This is when food from the stomach actually leaks into the abdominal cavity. Leakage is a very serious gastric bypass complication and will require additional surgery to correct the issue. All gastric bypass patients should be monitored for leakage following their surgery.

A patient who experiences any unusual symptoms after gastric bypass surgery should immediately discuss them with their doctor. If a doctor fails to look further into a patient's complaints and it leads to a health complication, you may have grounds for a medical malpractice claim.

Finally, a doctor has the duty of care to carefully monitor a patient before, during and after gastric bypass surgery. Failure to properly monitor a patient which leads to complication may also constitute medical negligence and warrant a medical malpractice claim.

If you have experienced a gastric bypass complication, you should contact a Chicago medical malpractice lawyer. They will examine the facts of your case and determine if you have a valid medical malpractice claim.

Contacting a Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, our Chicago medical malpractice attorneys will examine all aspects of your claim, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you or your loved one for any injuries or loss of life due to medical malpractice. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

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