Health Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Morbid obesity can lead to a shorter life and many life-threatening health problems. Studies show that the risk of an early death for those struggling with obesity is twice that of someone at a healthier weight. Many obesity-related health conditions may be improved or resolved with weight loss surgery. With treatment, there is a better chance for enjoying good health and a longer life. Weight loss surgery has been shown to reduce or resolve:
- Migraines
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- Depression
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Dyslipidemia hypercholesterolemia
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
- GERD
- Metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Venous stasis disease
- Gout
- Degenerative joint disease
Talk to your bariatric surgeon about potential health benefits of weight loss surgery specific to you.