What are the risks of undergoing Gastric Bypass?
As with any surgery, there can be complications that can arise. One of the most serious is leakage where the stomach pouch meets the small intestine. With no treatment, approximately one in four patients will develop gallstones following surgery. That is why a bile thining medication is usually prescribed after surgery. Some other complications include abdominal hernia, wound infection and bowel obstruction. There is also the possibility of lung-related conditions, such as pulmonary embolism, and additional stress on the cardiac system. Patients are usually monitored very closely during the post-surgical hospital stay for these reasons.
