What is the effect of bariatric surgery on obesity-related health problems?
• Type 2 diabetes • High blood pressure/heart disease • Dyslipidemia (lipid metabolism abnormalities) • Osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints • Depression • Sleep apnea/respiratory problems • Gastroesophageal reflux/heartburn • Infertility • Urinary stress incontinence • Menstrual irregularities • Asthma • Skin breakdown • Swollen legs/skin ulcers A sample of scientific evidence on the effects of bariatric surgery is included below: • A 2004 meta-analysis of more than 22,000 patients showed that those who underwent a bariatric surgical procedure experienced complete resolution or improvement of their co-morbid conditions including diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. • 83.7 percent of type 2 diabetes cases were resolved. • In the studies analyzed, the control group that didn’t have bariatric surgery was at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes: 3.7 times higher. • Resolution of type 2 diabetes often occurred within days of the surgery. • 96.9 percent of hy
