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Marietta, GA
A 43-year-old female asked:

Im considering gastric bypass surgery, but had my gall bladder removed 2 yrs ago, would this be an issue should if i have the surgery?

2 doctor answers3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas
Anesthesiology 31 years experience
No: Unless you have a lot of intraabdominal adhesions.
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Dr. Joseph Kuhn
A Verified Doctoranswered
39 years experience
Not at all: Gastric bypass is now possible following most operations. Might be concerned if you had severe diffuse infection (like perforated colon).
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Last updated Oct 31, 2012

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