The most popular bariatric surgery is the gastric bypass. While having this type of surgery may involve some risks, it can help you to lose weight and to reduce the threats of serious health challenges. The risks bariatric surgery present includes infections, bleeding and some people may react to the anesthesia. However, there are complications that may arise from the surgery.
Some problems associated with bariatric surgery may include kidney stones and gallstones, bleeding stomach ulcers, deficiencies in vitamins and minerals and reactions to certain foods. Other severe risks of bariatric surgery include blood clots and death on rare occasions.
Risks associated with bariatric surgery are gallstones, kidneystones, dehydration, bleeding stomach ulcer, just to name a few. The Mayo Clinic has a fantastic website that gives you detailed information including risks and side-effects.
You should consult a physician before entering surgery. It has inherrent risks, even if bariatric surgery has lower risks than others. WebMD has some general knowledge but isn't always accurate.
Many different medical sites offer information on Bariatric surgery, including the risks. One site in particular "WebMD" has all the information and risks of the procedure under their "Weight Loss Surgery Health Center" tab.
Bariatric surgery does have a pretty long list of risks involved. The following website helps you weigh the cons against the pros by providing an in depth list of risks: http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/risks.html.
Gastric bypass is one type of bariatric surgery for obesity. There are other types such as the lap band. The main risks are complications from surgery and various digestive upsets.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/diet-fitness/diabetes/articles/2011/03/14/benefits-of-weight-loss-surgery-may-outweigh-risks-for-some-experts-say This website summarizes all of the risks and benefits of going through with the bariatric surgery procedure.
If traditional forms of weight loss have not worked, Bariatric Surgery is also an option. To see if you are a good candidate for Bariatric Surgery, as well as the risks and expectations of the procedure, take a look at: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/overview/
The risks for bariatric surgery include among the rarest death and pulmonary embolism. Among the more common side effects are infection, bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal leakage and excessive bleeding. Following surgery one can experience pain and nutritional deficiencies due to limited diet.
First talk to your doctor. Also, if you have a nutritionist, talk to him or her. Bariatric surgery is not a decision that should be rushed, as there are risks and long term effects from this surgery.
"You could be a candidate for bariatric surgery if you are having health problems due to your weight and you also cannot lose weight no matter how hard you try. The risks are that you may get an infection, or you may even die."
Tell him to think about this long and hard before he follow through on this. Bariatric surgery is major surgery so he will have the same risks as other surgery. His body may not be able to sustain and he could die on the table. He could also have a heart attack later or a stroke.
I would check out http://bariatriceating.com/, they provide a wide variety of information on bariatric surgery and the diet involved with it as well as some risks and side effects.