WLS surgery complications

[firecat]

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery created a PDF poster describing emergency room treatment procedures for complications from weight loss surgery.

I'm glad that the poster exists, but it's scary to see all the things that can go wrong. Also I know it doesn't cover everything (such as nutritional deficiencies).

I wonder how many people considering WLS are given this information.

http://www.asmbs.org/download/er_poster/ASMBS_ER_Poster9-20-10.pdf

Local copy

Comments

[amethystfirefly]

Oh. Let me clarify. Being 350 didn't mean I was OHSOHEAVY. I have a ton of comorbid medical issues, so the bypass was more necessary than it would've been with someone who is completely healthy going in. In fact, the fact that I did have the health problems going in was the only reason I wanted the surgery. It's entirely possible that your doctor will go "Oh, hey. You want the lapband? No problem!" because you're healthy going in. :)