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I know of 2 people that died following the gastric bypass surgery.
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Keep in mind, Gastric Bypass is a very invasive and elective surgical procedure. While people have died after having had the surgery, the risks are no more increased having that surgery, vs. having some other type of equally invasive surgery.
People do die every day on the operating table or following any surgical procedure from post operative infection or complications.
Having any type of surgery has a risk of death. A man in my town recently died from complications following a wisdom tooth extraction. Just become informed of the risks, educate yourself on all aspects, then make your decision.
Gastric Bypass is NOT an answer – it is a tool.
(ETA: This topic often reminds me of the topic that comes up on the forums from time to time...when someone announces they're adopting...and everyone and their brother knows a horror story.)