Yes, the surgery is generally considered safe when performed by experienced and qualified medical professionals. The surgeons of Singing River Weight Loss Center are very experienced at performing all types of bariatric surgeries. We were named CareChex’s #1 hospital in our market for bariatric patient safety. However, with any surgical procedure, there are risks and potential complications.
Potential complications include the sleeve stretching over time, resulting in weight gain and healing issues with the edge of the sleeve leaking or bleeding.