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Weight-Loss Surgery Ups Risk of Dying
Very obese people are more likely to die within one year of weight-loss surgery.
Results of a new study, published in the Archives of Surgery, show among the 856 participants, 1.3% died 30 days following their surgery, 2.1% after 90 days, and 3.4% within a year.
Health problems, like heart disease and diabetes, made these percentages worse.
Participants included men and women with an average age of 54, and average body-mass index (BMI) of 48.7. A BMI above 40 is considered morbid obesity, or “super obese.”
Researchers say the high rate of mortality may be due to super obese individuals’ size. The extra abdominal fat, and folds of skin, creates additional complications, like wound issues and blood clotting.
So experts insist doctors consult with patients about all the potential dangers of weight-loss surgery, especially those with existing chronic health problems.
Other risks of bariatric surgery include: bloating and diarrhea, infections, hernia and leaks near the surgical site, and pneumonia.
Via HealthDay News.
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