As with any surgery, there are both operative and long-term complications and risks associated with weight loss surgical procedures. These should be discussed with your doctor. Possible risks include, but are not limited to:

• Bleeding
• Complications due to anesthesia and medications
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Dehiscence
• Infections
• Leaks from staple line breakdown
• Marginal ulcers
• Pulmonary problems
• Spleen injury*
• Stenosis
• Death

*Removal of the spleen is necessary in about 0.3% of patients to control operative bleeding.