Weight loss surgery and your health
Weight loss surgery can have a positive impact on your health. Obesity is a serious health problem that has been associated with many chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, cancer, arthritis and coronary heart disease. While weight loss surgery isn’t for everyone, it can improve weight-related conditions for many people.
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery has been demonstrated to improve a range of chronic diseases and conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Diabetes Mellitus
- High blood pressure
- Sleep apnea
Here are some recent independent studies and statements on the health benefits of weight loss surgery:
