Adjustable gastric band (AGB) surgery is considered as less risky weight loss surgery than any other weight loss surgery. And this is true also. Surgery performed laparoscopically (not open surgery). Surgery takes place by making key hole to insert adjustable gastric band. There is no need of cut and staple. So this is the less risky procedure. Gastric banding risks are negligible before and during the procedure. Mortality rate during surgery is almost less than 1%. No bleeding problem as there is no cutting of any stomach part or re-routing of digestive system. Simply through key hole (3 to 4) band is inserted and with the help of tiny camera it is placed around stomach. The ways the surgery take place reduce most of the risks.

Although this is safe and best weight loss surgery but unfortunately there are some risks associated with this surgery which you need to focus on them before going for surgery. One of the adjustable gastric band risks is pulmonary embolism that is development of blood clots in lungs which may cause death. Others are during surgery infection in the stomach or lungs or the site of port.

Other Adjustable gastric band risks are--

• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
• Bleeding (sometimes).
• Bad reaction with the prescribed medication or anesthesia.
• Access port or tubing problem. This is rare risk or breakage or puncturing of port.
• No lose of weight that is rejection of band by body.
• Should not smoke before and after surgery. It may damage your lungs.
• Recovery time may increase depending upon the body condition.
• Glucose deficiency.
• In long term may require another surgery.
• Failure of adjustable gastric banding

Risks and gastric band side-effects are with this surgery. You better know about these before having surgery so that you can take right decision. To avoid gastric banding risks you should choose experienced surgeon for this surgery. If the procedure take place in right way then there is reduce probability of risks after or during surgery but you face risks are more after surgery. So it's also become your duty to take proper care after surgery regarding diet and follow up care. Meet with your surgeon at regular time and avoid which is not good for the surgery.