Key planning information for this type of gastric bypass in Colombia.
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1 hospitalLists Gastric Bypass
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Extensive Gastric Bypass (Biliopancreatic Diversion) in Colombia is priced per case; 1 hospital in Colombia lists Gastric Bypass. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Gastric bypass surgery takes between 1 and 3 hours to complete.
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Days admitted
Patients are normally admitted for 3 to 5 days following gastric bypass procedure.
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Anesthesia
General anesthesia
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Recovery
Recovery from a gastric bypass surgery procedure generally takes between 4 and 6 weeks.
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Risks
- Damage to the stomach, intestines or other organs. - Leaking between the staples in the stomach. - Breakdown of the stomach pouch. - Nutrition problems from low iron and vitamin levels. - Gallstones. - Blood clots.
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After care
- You will only have liquids for the first one to three days following gastric bypass surgery. - Wear compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis. - Take over-the-counter pain killers for pain relief. - You will only be able to eat very small amounts of food following gastric bypass surgery and need to avoid simple sugars such as soft drinks and candy. - You must chew your food thoroughly when you eat.
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Hospitals in Colombia offering Gastric Bypass
This hospital lists Gastric Bypass in Colombia; ask it to quote Extensive Gastric Bypass (Biliopancreatic Diversion) for your case.
A modern, technologically advanced medical center, designed to handle complex procedures in a variety of medical specialties, with over 100 physicians. The staff can speak English and Spanish, and can asist with transporation and accommodations.