Bariatric Surgery Overview
Possible Risks: Leak along the staple line is very uncommon, but if it occurs – it could cause a significant infection in the abdomen area and require you to return to the emergency room for additional care and treatment Any surgical procedure, although it’ s extremely rare, can have lethal( deadly) complications Compared to the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, more individuals gain weight back after a sleeve gastrectomy( 20-30 % might regain weight)
Effect on Pregnancy: It is best to wait at least 18 months after surgery before getting pregnant Talk to your provider if you have questions
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