Why Did UP Women Pass Away After Weight Loss Surgery? Risks Of Bariatric Surgery

Rajni Gupta, 55, was promised 30 kg weight loss in a span of 24 hours before the surgery fatally went wrong.

What was meant to be a positive transformation turned into a tragic event after a UP woman passed away post-weight loss surgery, called bariatric surgery.

Rajni Gupta, 55, who was around 123 kg at the time of admission in Meerut's private hospital, was told that she would lose 30kg in a span of 24 hours. However, the procedure reportedly went wrong, which led to a leak in the abdomen, causing a fatal infection.

What Is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric surgery, also known as metabolic surgery, is typically a weight loss procedure that modifies the digestive system to help people with obesity lose weight.

Risks Of Bariatric Surgery

Regardless of the risk associated with Bariatric surgery, many people undergo this treatment because the potential result outweighs the life-threatening consequences.

Some of the complications linked to bariatric surgery are:

1. Acid reflux
2. Anesthesia-related risks
3. Chronic nausea and vomiting
4. Dilation of the oesophagus
5. Inability to eat certain foods
6. Infection
7. Obstruction of the stomach
8. Weight gain or failure to lose weight

Long-term complications include:

1. Dumping syndrome, a condition that can lead to symptoms like nausea and dizziness
2. Low blood sugar
3. Malnutrition
4. Vomiting
5. Ulcers
6. Bowel obstruction
7. Hernias

Tips To Reduce Bariatric Surgery Risks

To reduce the risks of bariatric surgery, health experts recommend reducing body mass index and participating in an everyday exercise regimen tailored to the patient's ability.

The National Institute of Health (NIH) recommends that patients quit smoking several weeks before surgery to reduce risks such as infections, poor wound healing, and respiratory issues.

Development Of Bariatric Surgery Over The Years

"Obesity affects at least one-third of adults and 17 per cent of youth in the United States and confers an increased risk of related comorbidities such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. After many years of failed medical treatments for obesity, a variety of successful surgical treatments have evolved," the NIH states.

"Weight loss surgery has proven to be an effective cure for obesity and its secondary comorbidities. This activity details the types of bariatric procedures, their indications, contraindications, and complications, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the management of these patients before and after surgery."

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