Literally millions of people have been studied and hundreds of studies have been published that show an overwhelming reduction in mortality risk from bariatric surgery. In other words, people live longer because of the surgery, and substantially so.

Does gastric bypass shorten your lifespan?

For most severely obese diabetic patients, bariatric surgery increases life expectancy; however, in our model, surgery results in a loss of life expectancy for those with extremely high BMIs over 60 kg/m2.

Do people live longer after gastric bypass?

Overall, about 7700 deaths occurred among 174,000 participants with 1.2 million patient-years of follow-up. Bariatric surgery, compared with nonsurgical management, was associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality (hazard ratio, 0.51) and an estimated 6.1-year longer median life expectancy.

What percentage of gastric bypass patients die?

Patients undergoing bariatric surgery had a 1-year case fatality rate of approximately 1% and a 5-year case fatality rate of nearly 6%. Less than 1% of bariatric surgery patients died within the first 30 days after the procedure.

What percent of gastric bypass patients gain the weight back?

Conclusion: Weight regain was observed within 24 months after surgery in approximately 50% of patients.

What are the long term side effects of gastric bypass surgery?

Bariatric surgery carries some long-term risks for patients, including:Dumping syndrome, a condition that can lead to symptoms like nausea and dizziness.Low blood sugar.Malnutrition.Vomiting.Ulcers.Bowel obstruction.Hernias.

Can a Roux-en-Y be revised?

The StomaphyX procedure is a new and innovative revision procedure for individuals who have had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and have regained weight due to a stretched stomach pouch or enlarged stomach outlet.

How long does it take to recover from Roux-en-Y surgery?

You will probably need to take about 2 to 4 weeks off from work. It depends on the type of work you do and how you feel. You will probably return to normal activities within 3 to 5 weeks. You may shower, if your doctor okays it.

What cant you do after gastric bypass?

Things you cant eat or drink immediately after surgery:Carbonated beverages.Caffeinated beverages.Alcoholic beverages.Beverages with added sugar.Bread.Raw vegetables.Cooked fibrous vegetables, such as celery, broccoli, corn, or cabbage.Tough meats or meats with gristle.More items •Jul 10, 2021