With these complex procedures, the risks are considerably higher than for gastric banding. Even in good hands there is around a five percent chance of a return to theatre. In less competent hands, the chances are much higher. For these procedures you really do need to choose your
surgeon carefully. We have done that for you of course!
Mortality rates in the scientific literature are around 0.5 - 1% but youdo have to remember that these risks must be weight up against the risk of not doing something. If your
Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 40 you only have a 1 in 7 chance of a normal life expectancy.
