the results of weight loss surgery
can be drastic, there are potential risks and complications. so
Before making your decision, you should be well informed. These
steps are necessary if you are to give what is called "informed
consent" for the surgical procedure.
Risk of Weight Loss Surgery: Bariatric surgery
is typically reserved for those individuals 100 pounds or more overweight
(Body Mass Index [BMI] of 40 or higher) who have not responded to
other less invasive weight loss therapies such as diet, exercise,
medications,
As with any surgery, there are operative and long-term complications
and risks associated with weight loss surgical procedures that should
be discussed with your doctor. Possible risks include, Like Bleeding,
Complications due to anesthesia and medications, Infections, Spleen
injury. |