Yes, there are risks to having this surgery, but in my opinion, the risks of being morbidly obese far outweigh these risks. Most doctors are well aware of the nutritional importance and set up strict guidelines so we can avoid the nutritional deficiencies. We take vitamins everyday, have our blood levels checked periodically, etc. Also, this surgery is not the only cause of nutritional deficiencies. Many people who are morbidly obese obviously eat very poorly (nutritional food) and suffer from deficiencies from that.
You're always going to hear about a brother's cousin's sister's nephew, coworkers aunt's grandfather twice removed who had the surgery and died. They often don't include that maybe the person had severe comorbidities before surgery, or maybe didn't follow the doctor's orders after surgery. It would be absolutely wonderful if we could lose all this weight without having to go through such drastic surgery, but if you've exhausted all other options and are ready to have a lifestyle change, then surgery is a great tool. Remember, it's only a tool, not a cure-all.
Good Luck!!
Tabitha
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