Can a Tummy Tuck (plastic surgery) cause Gastric Problems? Posted: 10-19-06 19:03pm
I had a tummy tuck in 2001 and have had
serious gastric problems since. Over the
past year I have put on an extreme amount
of weight and have had several tests run
to find no obstructions. My food does not
digest properly and I vomit frequently. I
have also been on several diets with NO
success. It seems impossible for me to
even lose a pound. Could the tummy tuck
have caused this issue or is it something
else?
It doesn’t seem likely that plastic
surgery can cause obesity and digestive
problems. Further, you can’t become
overweight if you are experiencing
digestive problems (frequent vomiting and
“improper digestion”). You'll need a
few medical examinations (a physical
examination, blood examinations,
gastroscopy, and abdominal ultrasound) to
identify the problem.
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