Risks and Concerns
Adjustable Gastric Band
- Migration of implant: band erosion or slippage
- Tubing-related complications
- Port displacement, disconnection or flip
- Esophageal dilation or Inflammation of the esophagus or stomach
- Port-site infection
- Wound infection
- Heartburn/gastric reflux
- Poor weight loss
- Weight regain
Additional information about risks and concerns related to adjustable gastric banding
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- A condition known as dumping syndrome can occur from eating high-fat, high-sugar foods. The results can be unpleasant, and may include vomiting, nausea, weakness, sweating, diarrhea and feeling faint. Some patients actually view this as a positive mechanism that prevents them from reverting back to unhealthy eating habits.
- Patients must supplement their diet with a daily multivitamin, calcium, vitamin B12 and/or iron.
- The stomach, duodenum, and parts of the small intestine cannot be seen easily using X-ray or endoscopy if there are problems after surgery such as ulcers, bleeding, or malignancy.
- Leaks from staple lines
- Ulcers
- Wound infection
- Stricture caused by narrowing
- Internal hernias that cause bowel obstructions
Additional information about gastric bypass risks and complications
Gastric Sleeve Resection
- Leaks from staple line
- Wound infection
- Nausea and vomiting
- Poor weight loss
- Weight regain
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Stricture caused by narrowing
Additional information about gastric sleeve surgery risks and complications
- Last updated: 04/02/2012
