Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

There are many benefits of weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Here are some of the positive affects that surgery can have on your life.

• Weight loss
• Resolution or improvement of co-morbid conditions such as:
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Back, leg, knee and foot pain
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Irregular menstrual periods
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
  • Respiratory problems (asthma, shortness of breath on exertion, etc.)
• Decreased use of medications
• Increased energy
• Improved self-esteem
• Improved quality of life (social, emotional, physical and health)

Patient testimonials about the benefits of weight loss surgery

• It's more comfortable to sit in public seats, especially at movie theaters and on airplanes.
• I am able to participate in school sports that I wasn't able to do when I was so overweight.
• I am able to ride amusement park rides.
• I don't have to turn sideways when I walk between cars.
• I don't get teased as much.
• My senior pictures look awesome.
• I am able to sit in a regular desk at school instead of a table in the back of the class.
• I can walk up the stairs at school instead of having to ride the elevator.
• I go to more dances and other after-school activities.
• There are no more special-orders for a prom tux or dress.
• I have better grades in school.
• I am able to shop at trendy clothing stores rather than on the Internet.
• I can fit into more clothes on the sale rack.
• I am more comfortable driving a car.
• I am not as hot and sweaty when I do simple things.
• I don’t feel so tired all the time.
• My parents aren’t as worried about my future.
• The future looks more hopeful so I am now looking to attend college.
• I feel like getting a job now.
• I am more outgoing and have more friends now.
• I don't have to wear my sleep apnea machine anymore.
• I don't have to take so much medicine like I did before surgery.
• I don't snore like I used to do before surgery.
• I look forward to summer, wearing a bathing suit and going to the pool.