Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Ouch! Gastric Bypass May Increase Risk of Kidney Stones


Flickr: zanzibar

When celebrities like Carnie Wilson and Star Jones started getting gastric bypass, suddenly it became the sheik thing to do. Everyone wanted to look like a rapidly deflated balloon!

Now, gastric bypass may be a "quick fix" or a "last resort," but it comes with a price. Common side effects include hernia, infection and malnutrition, and you can add kidney stones to the list too.

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