What Are the Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery?
Most people who have weight loss surgery do so not just to lose weight but to enjoy the benefits of that lower weight. These benefits appear in several ways:
By preventing weight-related health problems before they occur
By treating existing health problems, e.g. Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, etc
By improving quality of life, e.g. better mobility
Some studies have even shown that people benefit from better incomes because surgery increases their ability to work and pursue their careers.
When most people think of weight-related health problems they think of Type 2 diabetes, cancer (especially among women), heart disease, sleep apnoea and acid reflux. Indeed these are all major health problems that are closely associated with obesity. There are many more however, including joint pain and mental health problems.
In almost all cases the risk of developing these health problems diminishes when you are able to reduce your weight. Even if you are unable to bring it into the healthy BMI range, there are many studies to show that even small amounts of weight loss will reduce the risk to your health. The positive news is that most weight loss surgery patients will lose most of their excess weight.
If you are experiencing the symptoms of weight related illness you need to contact your GP in order to be properly diagnosed and to begin treatment. If you are looking at weight loss surgery as a viable option for any health-related issues you are currently aware of, contact us today to discuss your treatment options.