Gastric Bypass Risks

A gastric bypass, a procedure to to achieve weight loss for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems, can provide great results for patients. Patients also need to be aware of the potential complications and gastric bypass surgery risks. In addition to the general risks associated with all surgeries patients need to consider the procedure specific risks such as anastamotic leak, B12 deficiency, small bowel obstruction, and more. Below are helpful lists detailing the various potential gastric bypass complications.

Types of Gastric Bypass Risks

Below are some of the surgical complications and risks associated with this cosmetic procedure. If you have additional questions regarding a specific risk or any other questions regarding the surgery it is recommended that you contact a local gastric bypass surgeon.

• Anastamotic leak
• Anesthetic problem
• Arrythmia
• Blood clots
• Gastrostomy problems
• Heart attack
• Incision infection
• Incision opening
• Kidney failure
• Pneumonia
• Potassium deficiency

• Reaction to the Anesthesia
• Stroke
• Thrombophlebitis
• Transfusion
• Anastamotic ulcer
• B12 deficiency
• Incision hernia
• Potassium deficiency
• Psychological challenges
• Small bowel obstruction
• Slow healing

Risks Associated With All Surgeries

• Satisfaction with Results
• Infections.
• Scarring
• Swelling
• Blood Clots
• Post-surgery complications
• Corrective Surgeries
• Medication Reactions

Risks During Recovery

• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Scarring
• Bleeding

Cosmetic Surgery Risks by Type

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