The Effects of Bariatric Procedures on Bowel Habit.

Sorena AfsharSeamus B KellyKeith SeymourSean WoodcockAnke-Dorothee WernerJohn C Mathers

Published in: Obesity surgery (2017)

Constipation is a common problem after bariatric surgery. The decrease in bowel motion frequency and change towards firmer stools suggest prolonged intestinal transit time after bariatric procedures. Reduction in dietary fibre intake is likely to be a contributory factor.

Keyphrases

weight loss
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
bariatric surgery
obese patients
irritable bowel syndrome
mass spectrometry
high resolution