Benefits of Weight Loss
Bariatric surgery continues to benefit people struggling with morbid obestiy worldwide. Most importantly, bariatric surgery saves lives. Recent studies show that bariatric surgery patients are living longer lives than morbidly obese individuals. Bariatric surgery is known to be the most effective and long lasting treatment for morbid obesity and many related conditions, but now mounting evidence suggests it may be among the most effective treatments for metabolic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea.
Health Benefits Associated with Bariatric Surgery
Morbid obesity can lead to a shorter life and many life-threatening health problems, known as co-morbidities. Recent studies show that the risk of an early death for those struggling with obesity is twice that of a non-obese person. With treatment, there is a better chance for enjoying good health and a longer life. A clinical study shows that gastric bypass surgery improves life expectancy in patients by 89 percent.
Dedicating yourself to effective treatment is necessary for better health. Finding that treatment begins with learning how weight affects you.
Obesity-Related Health Conditions
If you find yourself struggling with one or more obesity-related health conditions, bariatric surgery could be right for you.
If you choose to have bariatric surgery, your choice should be based on discussions between you and our doctor, including goals and strategy for long-term care. Patient selection for bariatric surgery is based on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) criteria:
Other factors that are considered include:
Studies show that bariatric surgery can effectively improve and resolve many weight-related health conditions. A review of more than 22,000 bariatric surgery patients showed improvement in or complete resolution of conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea.