What is the downside to bariatric surgery?

In the months following bariatric surgery, you may be at increased risk for the following conditions: Depression, especially in people who experienced depression before surgery. Alcohol- and substance-abuse disorders. Social relationship changes.

Is bariatric surgery Safe long term?

Long-term risks associated with bariatric surgery There are also long-term side effects and risks of bariatric surgery. These can range from mild to more severe. Some of the most common ones include: Dumping syndrome, a condition where food from the stomach is dumped into the large intestine without proper digestion.