A member asked:

What is the likelihood of death and complications from me getting gastric bypass surgery?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Depends: You must be obese to consider. Other risks include smoking, hypertension, sedentary status, mental health, attitude, compliance with instructions and meds.

Answered 4/27/2013

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