Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery:
Weight loss surgery is a major procedure. Although most patients enjoy an improvement in obesity-related health conditions such as mobility, self-image and self esteem after weight loss surgery, these results should not be the overriding motivation for having the procedure. The goal is to live better, healthier and longer.
You should make the decision to have weight loss surgery only after careful consideration and attendance at one of our informational seminars, and consultation with an experienced bariatric surgeon. Your surgeon will be able to explain the details of the procedure, the extent of the recovery period and the reality of the follow-up care that will be required.
The benefits of weight loss surgery can be dramatic and can occur within days, weeks and months after surgery. These may include improvements in:
- Diabetes
- Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Lipid Profiles
- GERD – Acid Reflux Disease
- Osteoarthritis – especially of weight bearing joints
- Depressive symptoms
- Stress Incontinence
- Sleep Apnea and Asthma
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Generalized Energy Levels
Of course, there are no “guarantees” that all or any patients will have these results. We cannot emphasize enough that weight loss surgery is only a TOOL and that is it up to the patients to use their tool correctly! |
