How Effective is Bariatric Surgery?
• “Only surgery has proven effective over the long term for most patients with clinically severe obesity.” Quote from the National Institute of Health Consensus Conference Statement, 1991 • Other conditions such as high blood pressure, Type II diabetes and sleep apnea, typically improve or resolve. • Health status and quality of life are usually improved with dramatic, sustained weight loss. • Most patients report increased physical activity levels, and heightened enjoyment of family and social life.
• Your age • Weight before surgery • Overall condition of your health • Surgical procedure • Ability to exercise • Commitment to maintaining dietary guidelines and other follow-up care • Self-motivation, cooperation and support from family and friendsThe success of bariatric surgery is defined as achieving loss of 50% or more of excess body weight and maintaining that level for at least five years. Weight Loss Clinical studies show that after roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery most patients have the potential to lose weight rapidly and continue to do so until 18 to 24 months after the procedure. Patients have the potential to lose 30 to 50% of their excess weight in the first six months and 70% of excess weight as early as 12 months after surgery. With the adjustable gastric band, patients experience slower weight loss initially and less weight loss overall. Another study shows patients can maintain a 50 – 60% loss of excess weight 10 – 14 years after bariatric surgery. Patients with hig
“The only way you can truly get more out of life for yourself is to give part of yourself away.” The actual weight a patient will lose after the operation depends upon several factors. These include: • Patient’s age • Weight before surgery • Overall condition of patient’s health • Surgical procedure • Ability to exercise • Commitment to maintaining dietary guidelines and other follow-up care • Motivation of patient and cooperation of family, friends, and associates A recent study established the following criteria for successful Bariatric surgery: the ability to achieve and maintain loss of at least 50 percent of excess body weight without having significant adverse effects. Clinical data will vary for each of the different procedures mentioned in this site. Results may also vary by surgeon. Ask your doctor for the clinical data stating their results of the procedure they are recommending. Clinical studies show that, following surgery, most patients lose weight rapidly and continue to
