Why Would a Patient Complain of Dysphagia and Heartburn After Multiple Bariatric Surgeries?

Question: A 43-year-old woman presented for management of a complication of her bariatric surgery. The history goes back to September 2000 when the patient presented with a body mass index (BMI) of 45 (120 kg to 1.63 m). An adjustable gastric band was placed. One year postoperatively, the band migrated, which resulted in removal of the band. In 2003, the patient regained weight and reached a BMI of 47 kg/m2. She underwent a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass failed in the long term; the patient regained weight and reached a BMI of 45.

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