Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

The benefits of this surgery are more than skin deep. Bariatric surgery will not only help you look better; more importantly, with proper post-surgical care, it will help you feel better and healthier.

  • Most patients lose at least 50% of excess body weight.
  • Most people with hypertension and/or diabetes no longer need medications.
  • A return of normal periods for young women with abnormal or absent menses and improvement of fertility.
  • Improved sexual function for many males.
  • Reduction of periods of sleep apnea.
  • Eliminates or slows the disabling effects of arthritis.
  • Improved self-esteem and more energy.

       

Last Update

July 12, 2011
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