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Bariatric Surgery Linked to Acute Pancreatitis Risk January 23, 2015 Martha Garcia Add Your Comments New research suggests that bariatric surgery, commonly done to help people lose weight and improve other health factors, may increase the risk of acute pancreatitis. In a study published in the December issue of Obesity Surgery, researchers from the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio found many patients who underwent different types of bariatric surgery also developed acute pancreatitis. Researchers followed nearly 2,700 patients who underwent some type of bariatric surgery between January 2004 to September 2011. Patients underwent either Roux-en Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding or other procedures. Do You Know about… hair dye cancer lawsuits For Salon Professionals Hair dye lawsuits are being pursued for salon professionals who were routinely exposed to hair dye chemicals and diagnosed with bladder cancer or breast cancer. See if you qualify for a hair dye cancer lawsuit settlement. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Do You Know About… hair dye cancer lawsuits For Salon Professionals Hair dye lawsuits are being pursued for salon professionals who were routinely exposed to hair dye chemicals and diagnosed with bladder cancer or breast cancer. See if you qualify for a hair dye cancer lawsuit settlement. Learn More SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATION Out of 2,695 subjects who underwent bariatric surgery, 28 (1.04%) developed acute pancreatitis during a follow-up of three and a half years. One of those patients died of complications associated with acute pancreatitis as a result. While obesity is seen as a potential factor in the development of acute pancreatitis, the rate seen among bariatric surgery patients was significantly higher than the rate of acute pancreatitis in the general population, researchers noted. Out of the 28 patients that suffered acute pancreatitis, almost half were determined to have other abnormal findings as well, including a prior history of pancreatitis, gallstones or ductal dilation. Researchers said these abnormalities, and others, could be predictors of whether a bariatric surgery patient was at an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. Rapid weight loss was one of the key predictors of acute pancreatitis; a significant factor patients are hoping to achieve after undergoing bariatric surgery. The average body mass index (BMI) before surgery was 47.4, which dropped to 38.3 within an average of one and a half years post-op. Researchers found that 79% of those who suffered acute pancreatitis underwent gastric banding, also known as the Lap-Band. However, the researchers noted that type of surgery was far more popular than other bariatric surgeries, which could account for why so many cases were associated with it. A study published late last year revealed gastric bypass surgery offers patients more weight loss, but is also more likely to cause complications. In fact, patients who underwent gastric banding lost twice the amount of weight as other bariatric surgeries, but experienced higher risks of short term complications and long-term hospitalizations. Another consideration researchers discussed was the factor of chronic low-grade inflammation caused by obesity. This can put patients at risk for developing more severe acute pancreatitis. Often inflammatory markers do not decrease after surgery for six to 24 months. Alcohol induced pancreatitis was not seen during the study, but researchers admitted alcohol use may be an under-recognized cause of acute pancreatitis. One patient who denied alcohol use and developed acute pancreatitis was later treated for alcohol dependence one year later. Increasing Obesity Leading to More Surgeries The prevalence of obesity in the U.S. reached nearly 36% in 2010 with the frequency of bariatric surgeries becoming increasingly common. Researchers estimate 53 procedures were conducted per 100,000 adults in 2008. The American Medical Association officially named obesity as a recognizable disease in 2013. More than 150,000 people will elect to undergo some form of bariatric surgery each year. With advancements in surgery, the mortality rate dropped to 0.1%. However, a study published in 2011 highlighted a large number of serious complications following bariatric surgery. Researchers found side effects of weight loss surgery can include malnutrition, vision problems, vitamin deficiencies and other serious complications. More procedures can mean more complications. A study published in October of last year concluded bariatric surgery can lead to reduced long-term survival rates, risks of microvascular and macrovascular events and negative mental health outcomes. “Because of the growing recognition of obesity as a disease and the increasing number of bariatric surgeries, it is vital to understand potential complications in this patient population,” the researchers determined. Researchers say it is important to have careful follow-up with radiological monitoring if bariatric surgery patients show warning factors for acute pancreatitis. Tags: Bariatric Surgery, Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band, Pancreatitis Image Credit: | More Lawsuit Stories Hair Color Lawsuit Alleges Bladder Cancer Caused by Salon Dye April 25, 2025 AngioDynamics Port Catheter Injury Lawyers Appointed to Leadership Roles in MDL April 25, 2025 Huffy Ride-On Vehicle Recalls Issued Due to Fire, Burn Injury Risks April 25, 2025 12 Comments Jennifer January 13, 2024 I had laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery in June 2021. I didn’t have any complications initially. About 6 months after surgery I started with unrelenting heartburn. Ive been through every combination of antacid, PPI, vitamin and herbal remedy treatment which finally in Dec 2023, now seems to be well managed. Since the first week of Dec 2023 until now (Jan 2025) I have been experiencing what I thought was excruciating gallbladder attacks but which actually turns out to be acute pancreatitis. It is absolutely debilitating and I’m worried about what this means for my future. I have no family history of pancreatic issues and never experienced anything like this before December. APSJ April 3, 2023 I’ve had the gastric sleeve laparoscopically 2023 , less than a month later I wound up with acute pancreatitis! I wish I never had the surgery! I would never recommend it to anyone! My surgeon says I’m not a textbook case for pancreatitis so he has no idea how I would get it! I’ve been out of the hospital for 2 weeks and I still in a lot of horrible pain, nausea, loose dark stools, severe reflux and heartburn that radiates to my back! I don’t know how I can go back to work. I have a hard time eating and drinking. My stomach is so tender, I’m scared this is going to turn into chronic pancreatitis. I feel like the surgery has ruined my life! Anybody who is reading this and they believe in Jehovah God. Please pray in the name of Jesus Christ that this disease becomes eradicated from my life and never comes comes back to destroy me again! Angela May 3, 2022 I was 6 weeks post-op and started having pain so bad I can barely walk. I went to the ER and they admitted me with pancreatitis. I spent 3 days in the hospital and they sent me home. I am still the same can barley walk and have to use a walker. Every joint and muscle in my body aches with pain. Anyone else have this? Diana December 9, 2021 My adult daughter had a Roux en Y bypass and started having issues with blood clots in portal vein; then pancreatitis; 10 yrs after the surgery, she’s been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I think the malnutrition has played into it as its hard to supplement consistently to make up for the nutrtional challenges of an altered anatomy. Mariah August 19, 2021 I have been considering gastric sleeve. I had Type 1 after a long-haul Covid-19 infection. They Type1 was discovered when I had acute pancreatitis and DKA. I have had 3 doctors, several nurses, and others tell me to get the surgery. The Type 1 changed to Type II within a few months, and that also improved. Since February, I am only on Metformin, and I only take it for a carb heavy meal. Since that initial ER visit in Oct 2020, I have gained back about half of the weight I had in the hospital. (After losing 40lbs to DKA, I was 244. I lost around 22 lbs within a few months after my hospital stay.) I have a job now where I walk between 3300 steps per day and 11,000 depending on daily assignment. I am working with a PT and using weights. I have gained back a lot of the muscle the virus ate. I still have pancreas attacks if I eat something greasey or sugary. My doc still wants me to have gastric sleeve, but it has been less than a year since my hospitalization and with the pancreatitis, I am not comfortable with that. Amy July 30, 2021 I became very sick from long-term malnutrition and vitamin deficiency (though I was taking vitamins as instructed) 7 years after a duodenal switch gastric bypass. It was at that time I first had pancreatitis twice. No history of it and doesn’t run in my family. A year after that I had several more attacks and I now have chronic pancreatitis, including having a large hemorrhaging cyst on the tail of my pancreas, the area that particularly regulates insulin. I’m now having symptoms of diabetes. On the one hand, I think of all the health problems I would have had if I didn’t have gastric bypass 13 years ago, but I’ve been through as much, if not more, medical issues having had the surgery. Bonnie December 25, 2019 I had lap band done seven years ago. I have chronic esophagitis and just started having pain pain pain. The research I’ve done leads me to believe it’s pancreatitis! What is the prognosis? Jolie October 6, 2019 My husband had laproscopic gastric bypass surgery in 2015. He developed acute necrotizing pancreatitis in 2017. He passed away in July of 2019. Could his death have been caused by a complication from the bypass surgery? Viki September 2, 2019 I had horrific diarrhea for 10 months and some days could not leave the house. I went to 2 gastro men. One was a down right quack and the other was amazing! He found that my pancreas is not working due to my gastric bypass. I am now on medicine that costs 2800.00 a month!!! I have no idea where this is all heading but I can guarantee it is not good. I still have bouts of this going on even with the meds. I was NOT told of this problem. I had a gastric band first and it grew scar tissue around it so my bypass surgeon suggested the bypass. Its been an interesting ride and its a race I am sure I will not win. Elissa August 26, 2017 I have had pancreaitis 7 times in the first 3 yrs since my gastric bypass surg. I hv developed chronic ulcers (1perforated in Oct 2016). Despite being a nom-smoker, stopped all use of NSAIDS & being on the maxium medicine regime, I still hv it. Pancreatitis was never explained 2 Nye as a possible complication – there is a very strong family history. Now where I had to surg done, no longer accepts no 82nd. Living in a small time, the dr’s & local hospitals hv not been able 2 treat me. Now I waiting for a GI consult at a major unniversity center out-of-town. Dr’s needs to be educated more the pancreatitis & the connection of the gastric bypass. The is a real -PAINFUL- complication, that more education & treatment needs 2 be done. Listen to YOUR patients. Once Y hv pancreatitis – it is a pain like no other – u know when ur going into an attack before I even get the bld work results back. Charity February 27, 2017 I had gastric bypass in 2003. Almost 2 years later I had acute pancreatitis and continued to get it. After 2 years they reversed the surgery in order to actually get to my pancreas, which had turned chronic. Also had another surgery 2 years later to remove part of my pancreas which was unsuccessful. Now 11 years later I’ve been more in the hospital than out, almost dieing numerous times and have several other health issues from having the pancreatitis. I feel like it is slowly killing me! Sherry January 23, 2017 I have had pancreatitis 26 times since having my sleeve surgery in Jan 2013. Now I have chronic pancreatitis and pain on a daily basis, take synthetic enzymes and other meds just to be able to eat. I wish I had never had it done. Share Your CommentsFirst Name*Last NameEmail* Shared Comments*This field is hidden when viewing the formI authorize the above comments be posted on this page Yes No Post Comment I authorize the above comments be posted on this page Weekly Digest Opt-In Yes, send me a weekly email with the latest lawsuits, recalls and warnings. Want your comments reviewed by a lawyer?To have an attorney review your comments and contact you about a potential case, provide your contact information below. 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