Gastric Bypass Complications
So now we get to the scary part - but it's something we can't ignore: Gastric bypass complications. Obesity surgery is not without risks, and the possibilities are fairly extensive. It is of vital importance that you think about all of the dangers of gastric bypass surgery and make an informed decision about whether or not to go through with this life-changing operation. Make no mistake about it, whether or not you lose all of the weight you hope to lose, and no matter which type of surgery you and your doctor choose, it will change your life.
Dangers of gastric bypass surgery
We're not out to frighten you, but please don't think that this is a bed of roses. Every single person who undergoes obesity surgery experiences at least some side effects. For some people the side effects are minimal and don't interfere much with their lives, but for others the complications and side effects can be devastating. Don't underestimate the possibility of death either. Although the statistics are promising in general, the heavier you are at surgery, the more your risk of death increases.
Following are links to some of our pages about gastric bypass complications. We're updating this page nearly every day, so check back often to see new information!
The links are loosely grouped by time: During surgery, immediately post-op (the first week or two after your operation), short-term post-op (up to a year after surgery), and long-term post-op.
Anesthesia Complications
It's not a common occurrence, but it can happen. This page tells you about the risks and how they may affect you differently as an obese person.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
A potentially fatal blood clot that can usually be prevented. Find out how!
Hair Loss After Surgery
Have you heard stories about gastric bypass patients going bald? Ok, it's probably not going to be that bad, but if you want to know what causes hair loss after surgery this page will give you the information you've been looking for.
Gastric Bypass and Hair Loss
Why do gastric bypass patients in particular seem to have problems with hair loss? It's not just the surgery. This page looks at some other factors.
Septicemia
This is a fancy word for blood poisoning, or "what happens when a wound infection goes bad ".
Dumping Syndrome
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea - sounds like a lot of fun, eh? Unfortunately it's a common side effect of gastric bypass surgery.
Here are some other pages you may find interesting:
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