What is sleep apnea and how is it affected by bariatric surgery?
Obstructive sleep apnea is when breathing suddenly stops because soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses and closes during sleep. People with obstructive sleep apnea are at risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, heart attack, and daytime drowsiness. – 86.6% of patients who had gastric bypass surgery experienced complete resolution of sleep apnea.4 – 94.6% of patients who had gastric banding surgery experienced complete resolution of sleep apnea.
