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Is gastric leak negligence a significant concern in post-operative care?

Bariatric surgery complications and negligence, specifically gastric leaks, can result in severe injuries and permanent damage, highlighting the importance of thorough post-operative care and the need for legal recourse.

Can bariatric surgery errors cause inability to keep food down?

Important questions to ask before considering bariatric weight loss surgery from an attorney's perspective.

Peer-reviewed study: 5-10% of patients develop neurologic injuries after bariatric surgery

Weight loss surgeries help many patients achieve a healthy lifestyle, but good follow-up care is a must

Painter Law Firm secures $1,700,000 settlement in bariatric weight loss surgery medical malpractice claim

It took six months from hiring the firm to final settlement

Complications that pay out up to $10 million in bariatric weight loss surgeries

Death is the number 1 bariatric complication leading to a medical malpractice claim

Average payouts exceed $1 million for the most common complication of bariatric weight loss surgery

4 signs of complications to look for

What type of follow-up care will my bariatric weight loss surgeon use? Is it safe?

Important factors for patients and their surgeons to keep in mind

The 3 most common problems a lawyer hears from people who had bariatric weight loss surgery

Pre-operative and follow-up surgical care are critically important

1 question to ask your surgeon before your bariatric weight loss surgery

Not all weight loss surgeries are right for every patient

Bariatric surgery, thiamine deficiency, and medical malpractice

Inadequate Vitamin B1 can cause Wernicke's encephalopathy and Korsakoff Syndrome