Acute renal failure is typical in patients with renal cortical necrosis, with associated complications (eg, hyperkalemia, fluid overload). Chronic renal failure, occurring in 30-50% of patients, requires dialysis and transplantation.
The average hospital stay is 1 to 3 nights which varies depending on type of surgery and your overall condition. Duodenal switch surgery: 2 to 3 days; Gastric bypass surgery: 2 to 3 days; Gastric sleeve surgery: 2 to 3 days; Mini gastric bypass: 2 to 3 days; Gastric banding surgery (LAP-BANDÂ®): 1 day or less; Gastric Balloon: Same-day (outpatient)
One study shows that the average time from the point someone considers weight loss surgery to actually having the procedure is 3 years. A lot of time can be spent studying, reading and talking to post-op patients about their surgery. The average cost of gastric bypass surgery is $23,000, the average cost of lap band is $14,500, and the average cost of sleeve gastrectomy surgery is $14,900. So before getting too involved, spend time determining if your insurance will cover weight loss surgery.