I have a VSG tentatively scheduled for May 6th (I am a 39 y.o. male, BMI 42, wt. 335, w/diagnosed fatty liver, w/sleep apnea, no diabetes/heart disease/cholesterol issues, no previous WLS).

I'm curious what the overall complication rate is for the VSG (not surgeon-specific, just the overall rates being reported in studies and so forth). From what I understand, aside from gallstones, leaks are by far the most common complication, and the overall rate of leaks is around 1-2%. Is this correct?

I'm a worrier and if I can wrap my mind around the idea that the "risks" are only 1-2%, and even those are usually correctable, it will help me be less anxious.

I'm attempting to be as compliant as I can with every instruction my surgeon (Dr. Robert Landerholm in Edmonds, WA) is giving me.

Thanks in advance!

The leak rate of 1-2% for the VSG is correct. There have been some reports that it is higher and some that it is much lower but 1-2% is probably the best number