What risks may be associated with Bariatric Surgery?
Some of the risks that may be associated with Bariatric procedures include internal bleeding, hernias, nutritional deficiencies, stomach stretching which permits weight gain, band erosion in banding procedures, and leakage of stomach contents. Patients who choose to undergo malabsorption procedures may also experience what is called dumping which occurs when the contents of the stomach prematurely moves through the small intestine causing sweating, upset stomach, diarrhea, and nausea. This is not an exhaustive examination of every risk associated with weight loss surgeries. Patients should discuss the list of benefits and risks of Bariatric surgery with their surgeon to have a complete and sound understanding of what may occur before, during, and after the procedure. This will help to ensure a healthy recovery and satisfactory results.
