Benefits of bariatric surgery

• Long term weight reduction
• Shed as much as 50% of excess weight
• Improvement in type 2 diabetes
• Improvement in hypertension
• Lowered risk for heart disease
• Less need for obesity-related pharmaceuticals
• Increased self-confidence and well being
• Reduction in stress levels through a decrease of the hormone cortisol
• Lowered insulin, leading to more stable blood sugar levels
• Greater longevity

Why bariatric surgery works

Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) works because it physically appends your stomach’s anatomy, restricting overeating and thus weight gain. Hunger is reduced, and a sensation of fullness becomes the norm. As weight loss ensues, you become more physically active, setting a positive cycle of continuous fat-burning in motion.

In addition to the physical changes possible, weight loss surgery can lead to a renewed joy in being alive, enhanced self-esteem, and improved social relationships, both at home and in the workplace. Clothes fit better, and going out in public is more pleasant. Emotional symptoms of obesity such as anxiety and depression are also greatly reduced.