The Benefits of Surgery
A report from the Journal of the American Medical Association identified a number of health benefits of surgical weight loss including:
- Long term weight loss
Resolution of obesity related health conditions including:
- Resolution of obesity related health conditions including:
ü Diabetes is cured in 77% or improved in 89% of patients
ü High blood pressure is cured in 62% or improved in 78% of patients
ü High cholesterol improved in more than 70% of patients
Other obesity related health conditions that improve include:
- Other obesity related health conditions that improve include:
ü Arthritis
ü Sleep Apnea
ü Infertility
ü Asthma
ü Depression
ü Swollen legs
ü Skin breakdown
Other lifestyle benefits include:
- Other lifestyle benefits include:
ü Improved energy
ü Greater confidence and sense of well-being
ü Improved ability to participate in exercise and recreational activities
ü Reduced shortness of breath
