Gastric Bypass Surgery Risks. From finding a good Bariatric Surgeon to life after the Bypass Surgery

The risks involved with having bariatric surgery are long and complicated. This page is designed to list and explain the various complications involved, in addition to certain scenarios a patient may encounter not listed in the traditional complicatations.

Women & Pregnancy - A must-read article for any woman considering bariatric surgery.

30 Day Mortality Rates - A study among America's acadmic health centers concerning 30 day mortality and complication rates.

Short term complications include but are not limited to the following:

• Sepsis
• Pulmonary emboli
• Anastomatic leak
• Myocardial infarct
• Cardia arrhythmias
• Spleen Injury
• Infections of Incisions

Long term complications include but are not limited to the following:

• Hospitalization
• Gallstones
• Incisional hernia
• Stomach Ulcers
• Dumping Syndrome
• Adhesions
• Anemia
• Weight Gain
• Osteoporosis
• Infections and skin breakdown