What are the benefits of gastric bypass?
Significant weight loss • As a result of gastric bypass, patients typically lose 61.6% of excess weight in the first year following surgery.9 • At least two thirds of patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery are able to keep off at least 50% of their excess weight for 10 years or longer.19 Improved health • One study found that gastric bypass surgery reduced the total number of serious health problems (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.) of participating patients by 96%.17 Reduced healthcare costs A recent study showed that bariatric surgery pays for itself in about 2 years.
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