Health benefits

Bariatric surgery is the best option for people who have a body mass index of greater than 40. In recent years, obesity has increased in every state in the United States. More than half of all adults are considered overweight or obese. Bariatric surgery, or weight-loss surgery, is the best option for people who have morbid obesity – defined as a body mass index of greater than 40.

Many health problems are related to morbid obesity. Patients who complete bariatric surgery can improve or resolve many dangerous health conditions.

High cholesterol is improved by 70 percent or more.
Type 2 diabetes is resolved by 77 percent.
High blood pressure is resolved by 62 percent.
Sleep apnea is resolved by 86 percent.

Source: Buchwald H.; Avidor Y.; Braunwald E.; et al. Bariatric Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA 2004; 292(14):1724-37.

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