Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

You may not know that there is help for diabetes and for high blood pressure. Many of the thousands of weight loss surgery patients around the world are cured because they have finally been given a tool that allows them to lose and maintain their body weight.   

The benefits of weight loss surgery may include:

• Appropriate weight loss and the best chance to maintain a healthy body weight
• Increased quality of life. Patients report a feeling of wellness, vitality, and energy they have never experienced before
• Cure, improvement, or decreased risk in developing obesity-related diseases, including:
• Diabetes
• High Blood Pressure
• Heartburn
• Sleep Apnea
• Depression
• Asthma

Deciding on Weight Loss Surgery

There are guidelines that will help you and your surgeon determine which weight loss options are best for you. In general, patients considering surgery have a body mass index of 35 or higher, have a history of previous weight loss attempts, and have a lifelong commitment incorporating better food choices, goal oriented exercise, and follow up care.

Your surgical team will discuss the various weight loss techniques that are available, and which one may be best in meeting your goals. You surgeon will also assist in coordinating the healthcare you need to prepare to make your surgical experience as safe as possible.