For patients with previous kidney stones, sleeve gastrectomy generally shows a lower stone risk than gastric bypass, but individual assessment remains ...

A gastric balloon does not usually prevent later bariatric surgery. Learn when sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass may be considered after balloon treatment.

Learn how sleeve, gastric bypass, SADI-S and duodenal switch compare for BMI over 50, including weight loss, risks and long-term follow-up.

Marginal ulcers can develop after gastric bypass, sometimes years later. Learn the symptoms, risks of smoking and NSAIDs, and when endoscopy is needed.

Understand the gastric bypass journey, from medical preparation and the operation to dietary stages, supplementation, recovery and long-term follow-up.

Find out how sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass may affect birth control pills, why timing matters, and which contraceptive options may be more reliable.

A sleeve can be converted to gastric bypass for severe, persistent reflux in selected patients. Learn about candidacy, evaluation, benefits, risks, and ...

Alcohol can affect you more quickly after sleeve or bypass surgery. Learn about timing, risks, procedure differences and safer choices.

Understand early and late dumping syndrome after gastric bypass, common food triggers, practical prevention tips and when to seek medical advice.

Gastric sleeve and gastric bypass can improve type 2 diabetes. Learn how their blood-sugar benefits, risks and follow-up needs compare.