Bariatric surgery may reduce life expectancy for super obese diabetic patients. Summary: Bariatric surgery improves life expectancy for many obese diabetic patients, but it may cut life expectancy for patients who are super obese with very high body mass indexes, according to a researcher.

Does gastric bypass surgery reduce life expectancy?

The 30-day mortality rate following bariatric surgery has been reported to range from 0.08 to 0.22%,19 but the risk for some subgroups of patients may be much higher20-22. In a case series of 1,067 patients having open gastric bypass, those older than 55 years of age had a 3-fold increase in perioperative mortality22.

How long does gastric bypass last?

How you lose weight. Gastric Bypass Surgery restricts the amount of food you can eat and reduces the number of calories your body will absorb. Weight loss is rapid. Expect to lose 60 to 80 percent of excess body weight within 12 to 18 months after surgery.

What can go wrong after gastric bypass?

As with any surgery, gastric bypass carries some risks. Complications of surgery include infection, blood clots, and internal bleeding. Another risk is an anastomosis. This is a new connection created in your intestines and stomach during the bypass surgery that will not fully heal and will leak.

Can you ever eat normal after gastric bypass?

You can usually start eating regular foods about three months after surgery. At each stage of the gastric bypass diet, you must be careful to: Drink 64 ounces of fluid a day, to avoid dehydration. Sip liquids between meals, not with meals.