How does smoking affect gastric bypass surgery?

Answer 1

Continuing to smoke after surgery greatly heightens a person's risks of complications, such as infections in the surgical incision. In one study, more than half of patients who continued smoking after surgery developed complications compared to less than 20 percent who quit. Plus, fewer complications means less time in the hospital for patients who kick the habit.

In addition, gastric bypass surgery increases the risk of gastric ulcers, so avoiding smoking is one way to lower this risk, along with avoiding NSAIDs.

Answer 2

Smokers require special consideration and treatment when undergoing surgery. The effects of smoking-related diseases increase both anesthetic risks, as well as risks of complications during surgery and recovery.

Conversely, anesthesia is safer and more predictable in nonsmokers due to better functioning of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and nervous systems.

Continuing to smoke after surgery greatly heightens a person's risks of complications, such as infections in the surgical incision. In one study, more than half of patients who continued smoking after surgery developed complications compared to less than 20 percent who quit. Plus, fewer complications means less time in the hospital for patients who kick the habit.

Answer 3

While it is usually possible to carry a healthy child after weight loss surgery, it is recommended that you wait at least 18 months after surgery to get pregnant. http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/pregnancy/