What are the successes and Benefits of Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Although complications may occur, the benefits of surgery outweigh the risk in carefully selected patients. Recent studies have demonstrated that up to 80% of excess body weight can be lost, and that 40-70% of excess body weight lost can be maintained for as long as 5 years. 95% of diseases related to obesity can be improved or cured. As weight loss occurs, patients regain their ability to lead an active lifestyle, which may include returning to work, increasing productivity at work and participating in activities with family and children that were previously not possible. Most important, the results of this surgery have a tremendous positive impact on each patient’s overall state of health.
