Benefits and risks
With minimally invasive gastric bypass, it’s possible to lose up to 70% of your excess weight within one to two years following surgery. In addition to weight loss, this procedure can also help resolve many related health conditions, such as:
Bariatric surgery prevents future health condition such as heart disease, stroke and cancer, and it can increase your life expectancy.
Like any surgical procedure, however, there are also rare by possible risks to be aware of, including:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- Hernias
- Bowel obstruction
- Anastomotic leaks
- Dumping syndrome (when food moves too quickly from the stomach into the small intestine)
- Gallstones
- Stomach perforation
- Ulcers