Gastric By-pass & Morbid Obesity Surgery Lawsuit

Gastric By-pass Complications

This is a major procedure with possible complications that requires careful consideration by the patient.

While most people make it through gastric-bypass surgery safely, some suffer painful complications and a small percentage never make it out of the hospital.

Has this happened to you or someone you know?

Steven opted for gastric-bypass surgery for a chance at a healthier, longer life, but he died before he left the hospital.

At 41, it was looking as if  Steven would meet the fate of several of his relatives, including his mother and siblings, who died from heart problems in their 40s. But he met his death another way.

The Boeing data technician underwent the surgery Sept. 10, 1998. But a leak where the small intestine was joined to the newly created stomach pouch caused a massive internal infection that took his life three weeks later.

Steven's wife, Susan settled a wrongful-death lawsuit against Fox last summer.

Have you had the Bypass or a similar Morbid Obesity surgery?

Are you suffering from untold problems?

Do you think your hospital or doctor has made an error in your Gastric Bypass / Obessity surggery?

There are many benifits but if you have suffered a negligence from this surgury or treatment it is very important to see a doctor and then contact our law offices to recieve your legal options. You should not have to suffer from medical errors or medical surgery complications caused by doctor error.

What are the possible complications?

In general, serious complications related to this surgery are infrequent. Minor complications such as wound infection may occur in up to 10% of these cases, and mortality is less than 2%. Other complications can occur depending on the individual. Your doctor will detail all possible complications during your surgical consultation.

How will surgery affect my other medical problems?

The degree of improvement of various obesity related medical problems depends on the extent of the illness and the amount of time the patient has had it. The longer the patient has had the condition, the less likely it is for it to completely resolve after surgery. In general, more than half of the surgery patients find an improvement of their hypertension associated with diabetes, and will become asymptomatic, improve or completely resolve their obesity related respiratory problems. In addition, surgery may resolve, or significantly improve a patient's diabetes. Joint and back pain associated with obesity may resolve or improve as well.

Types of Surgery for Morbid Obesity

Vertical banded gastroplasty: The most common restriction operation which reduces the stomach's capacity. The regular sequence of the digestive tract is maintained.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: Primarily a restriction operation which also limits the amount of absorption by bypassing the duodenum.

Some medical links:

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The Center for Obesity Surgery

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