text: I am a nurse and have heard of many people having this done. Sometimes there are complications but the rate for serious harm as in death is minimal.\n\nThey would have him on a low calorie intake for a week (have to lose a few kilos on that) before the surgery and then operate. \n\nThe only problem with LGBS is that once done it cant be reversed. They keep shrinking the stomach until you lose the weight needed but you can never go back to eating normal. \n\nUsually they drink soups or eat a couple of mouthfuls of food and thats all they can fit in their stomach before they are full. Its a different way of life. I suggest your friend talk to someone who has had it done and lost weight to see how dramatically their life has changed with their eating habits. (If you eat too much, they say you vommit) \n\nYes the weight loss is a blessing but does that benefit outweigh the loss of being able to eat a normal meal and fit comfortably in with a group of friends when you are socializing. \n\nCheers