Gastric banding is considered a safe form of Surgery and fro most people the benefits of weight loss out way the advantages related to the surgery, however all surgeries do carry some form of risk. Therefore for you to be able to make a well informed decision to have about Gastric Banding, you must be made aware of the possible side effects and what complications that may occur as a result of Gastric Banding Surgery. Side-effects are an unwanted by product of the Gastric Banding Surgery but are generally temporary effects of the Surgery, afterwards you are likely to have bruising, pain and swelling around the wounds left behind from the surgery. You may feel or be sick after eating, especially if you try to eat too much. Your restricted diet may cause some shortage of nutrients so you may consider taking multivitamin tablet as a supplement. Complications caused from Gastric Banding occur during or after the surgery, but most people are not affected. Some possible complications of Gastric Banding Surgery include a reaction to the anaesthesia or excessive bleeding during or soon after surgery for this case a blood transfusion may be required. Some of the specific gastric banding complications: * Wound infection. Antibiotics are given during surgery to help prevent this. * For up to six weeks after the operation, it is possible to develop a blood clot (DVT) in the veins in the leg. This clot can break off and cause a blockage in the lungs. In most cases this is treatable, but it can be a life-threatening condition. Compression stockings, intermittent compression pumps and blood-thinning injections are used to help prevent DVT. * There is a risk that during the operation other organs in the abdomen may be accidentally damaged. * There is a risk that the gastric band may slip out of place, break or erode through the stomach wall. This may require further surgery or removal of the gastric band. * It is possible you may fail to lose sufficient weight or regain weight, and some patients have further weight loss surgery. * If you lose weight rapidly, there is a risk of developing gallstones in your gallbladder. These can be painful. Your surgeon may remove your gallbladder during surgery. Before any surgery you should ask your surgeon to explain how these risks apply to you. The exact risks will differ for every person.
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