It’s natural to be concerned about the risks associated with
gastric bypass and gastric banding surgery, since some
complications associated with weight loss surgery can be fatal.

A recent study by University of Washington researchers found
the fatality rate from gastric bypass surgery can be as high as
5% for younger patients, and 50% or more for older patients.

Less experienced surgeons and obesity clinics have the highest
rates of complications. It makes sense to discuss the possible
risks with your doctor before agreeing to the surgery, and to
find out how many previous surgeries they have performed, along
with their outcomes.

Gastric Banding Complications:

It appears there are fewer complications after Lap-Band™ weight
loss surgery, which restricts the size of the stomach but does
not change the intestinal tract or cause the malabsorption of
nutrients. The most common risks of this type of procedure are
nausea, vomiting and gastroesophageal ...   more »