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i would like to know the death rate of gastric bypass patients
Hi Mary,
It is always good to be thinking about the complications of a serious operation. In general, studies indicate that the death rate after gastric bypass is one in every 200 to 300 patients. This is very low for an extremely complex procedure. The rate is higher in Medicare patients (those over 65), and lower at Centers of Excellence (which are generally more experienced, higher volume centers.
Please let me know if you need more information.
In Health,
Dr. Jacques
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Jacqueline Jacques, ND
Expertise
My expertise is in nutrition and weight loss surgery. I can answer questions related to nutritional care, vitamins, deficiencies, diagnosis, treatment and management. I can answer nutrition questions related to any procedure: gastric bypass (RNY), duodenal switch, lap-band, etc
Experience
I have spent seven years working almost exclusinvely in the area of weight loss surgery and nutrition.
Publications
Bariatric Times, Beyond Change Obesity, WLS Lifestyles, Nutrition and the MD, OH Magazine
Awards and Honors
Health Professional of the Year 2004 - Bariatric Support Centers International
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