Gastric Tube Blockage After Bariatric Surgery: Causes & Solutions

Question
Is it possible for your gastric tube (post gastric sleeve surgery) gets blocked and if so, how do is fix this?

I am six days post surgery and have done well until today.  

Thank you,
Peggy

Answer
Any reduction in the gastric path is at risk for blockage of food if you eat too much, too quickly.  Typically gastric juices (stomach acid) will slowly break down the food that is in your gastric tract given enough time.  If you don't receive any relief, you should ask your primary care physician or your gastric surgeon.