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What are the risks involved in bypass surgery?
All surgeries carry risks (which are greater for obese people) such as blood clots, infection, blood loss and breathing difficulties. Risks specific to bypass surgery include heart attack, infection to the wound area, chest pain, fever, memory loss and heart rhythm problems.
Is a gastric bypass hernia, one of the possible dangers with getting surgery?
It is one of the risks involved with the surgery. You must weigh the risks carefully when deciding to have surgery performed.
What are the risks involved with having gastric bypass surgery?
There are many risks with gastric bypass surgery including gallstones, ulcers, and bloating. In some cases death and blood clots in the legs have also occured.
What are your specific risks during coronary artery disease surgery?
Risks and Complications of Heart SurgeryUnderstanding the Potential Risks of Heart SurgeryEvery open heart surgery presents the risk of complications specific to the procedure being performed, in addition to the general risks of surgery. The risks vary from one type of heart surgery to another (including pacemaker placement, coronary artery bypass grafting,congenital defect repair, valve repairs and more), and may be higher if the heart is stopped and blood is pumped by a cardiopulmonary bypass machine rather than by the heart during the procedure.
What are the risks of obesity surgery?
WebMD lists many of the risks involved with gastric bypass surgery. Also, Livestrong.com is where you can talk with many others on forums who have considered or gone through similar surgery.
What is the main gastric bypass surgery risk?
There are indeed risks associated as this is major surgery. Patients can get heart attack or strokes if they are not monitored carefully after surgery.
Are There Many Risks To Gastric Bypass Surgery?
"Yes, there are risks involved with Roux en Y gastric bypass (RNY) surgery. This is one of the more commonly performed bypass surgeries and to put it simply it involves stapling the stomach. Risks range from complications of anesthesia such as death to infections of the incision and bleeding or poor nutrition after surgery."
Where can I find out more about gastric bypass weight loss surgery?
Gastric bypass is a popular surgery lately, however, there are mant risks involed and it requires a very rigorous post-surgical diet. I recommend scheduling an appointment with a medical professional who can answer your questions and advist you of the risks involved.
Where can I find out more about risks of gastric bypass surgery?
The risks of gastric bypass surgery may be inquired about at a local Gastric Bypass Surgeon's office or online at various websites that provide information regarding the risks, such as the following: www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/MY00825, www.muschealth.com/weightlosssurgery/procedures/bypassrisks.htm, and www.webmd.com/diet/news/20041007/studies-weigh-risks-of-gastric-bypass-surgery.
What are the complications of open heart surgery?
The risks involved with having heart surgery are endless, and there is no real way to identify all the risks involved. A few of the risk are: bleeding, abnormal heart rate,Ischemic heart damage, death, blood clots, stroke, and blood loss.
Where can I find out more about risks with gastric bypass surgery?
Medline Plus has a great section on diet. It also has a large selection on Gastric Bypass Surgery. In these articles it goes over surgery, recovery time, and all the risks associated with the surgery. Any surgery is a risk.
Are there any risks of bypass surgery?
Anytime you have surgery there are risks, especially when you are dealing with general anesthesia like you will be with gastric bypass surgery. The risks with this kind of surgery may also very from person to person. The best thing to do would be to talk to your doctor because he/she will be able to give you the most educated opinion in if this surgery is best for you.
