I know death is a risk for WLS and I'm not overly concerned about it...just wanted to know if anyone is aware of another who died from WLS (particularly the sleeve) and why the death occurred. This is part of my extensive research. I will have the surgery regardless of the responses because if it don't, I will be the one dying!

I am aware of two young women who died due to post bypass surgery complications. The complication,was that they each b came dehydrated and malnourished. They each complained of significant abdominal pain and were not taken seriously.

I've heard tale of someone who ripped their staples open and died of infection.

Aren't staples suppose do desolve over time and stomach should heal it selv closed

No. The staples stay in for the sleeve forever. This was like 2 weeks out from surgery.

My surgeon does an inverted close up. He staples, folds it over and stitches it closed as well.

I know someone who had WLS and later died but do not know if they were connected.

My surgeon was very frank about the risks. According to him, the two biggest risks are pneumonia and blood clots. Much of what you are asked to do post-op (walking, using a spirometer, staying hydrated) is geared toward minimizing those risks.

He also said the biggest risk for leaks was other doctors who prescribe steroids and/or NSAIDs without understanding WLS.

My attitude was to do everything I was asked to do by my surgeon and his team, even if I thought I couldn't because their primary job is to keep me alive and help me to recover.

The binder of materials and pre- and post-op classes and consultations provided by my program was full of information geared to helping me have a successful outcome.

My wifes aunt died shortly after surgery from ARD (Acute Respiratory Distress) To the layperson it would just be called pneumonia. That was 10 years ago.

As with a past surgery, my plan for after surgery is to keep my head elevated 45 degrees and to walk as soon as I can, as much as I possibly can. I know I'll make myself do that but I do worry about getting the water in.

@@Susan66

Might be a good Idea to get actual fact's and statistics...Third party information is not that reliable. Also always a good idea to take what you read on the internet with caution. Below is one that I googled just to give you an idea of information.

ASMBS say's 30-day mortality rate for sleeve gastrectomy was 0.08 percent,

https://asmbs.org/resources/studies-weigh-in-on-safety-and-effectiveness-of-newer-bariatric-and-metabolic-surgery-procedure