According to the CDC, more than one-third of American adults have obesity. Obesity increases the risk of potentially life-threatening diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. These diseases can make normal daily activities difficult and significantly decrease life expectancy.
Bariatric surgery helps patients who have been unable to lose weight using diet and exercise alone. This procedure allows them to lose a significant amount of weight and maintain that loss.
When combined with exercise, healthful eating and social support, bariatric surgery can help patients overcome excess weight struggles and improve other health conditions.
Benefits of Bariatric Surgery, by the Numbers
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery estimates approximately 297,000 people underwent bariatric surgery in 2020. They also report around 90% of patients lose 50% excess body weight and keep it off long-term.
According to research published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, the following percentage of patients experienced improved or complete resolution of these health conditions following laparoscopic gastric bypass:
A Lighter, Healthier You - Take the Next Step
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