The complications of bariatric surgery and how to overcome them
Bariatric surgery is an umbrella term for surgical procedures for weight loss, including sleeve gastrectomy, gastric band, or gastric bypass. These procedures alter the digestive system to help initiate and sustain weight loss for obesity. Nevertheless patients must permanently adjust their lifestyle and diet in order to maintain the results of the procedure and avoid complications. We spoke to an experienced bariatric surgeon, who told us all about the unlikely risks in bariatric surgery and how they can be handled.
