Obesity management through laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy can occasionally lead to rare but severe complications, including Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). This report analyzes two cases of GBS following LSG, highlighting differences in symptoms, diagnosis, and management. The first patient experienced rapid onset neurological symptoms post-surgery, confirmed as GBS through clinical and electrophysiological assessments, and responded well to intravenous immunoglobulin. The second patient showed similar symptoms but received only multivitamins and physiotherapy due to financial constraints, with a slow but progressive recovery. These cases underscore the necessity for vigilant postoperative monitoring for GBS, reflecting on potential immune dysregulation and microbiota changes as contributory factors. This awareness is crucial for improving patient outcomes and understanding the neurological impacts of bariatric surgery.
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