Top 10 Health Benefits of having Gastric Sleeve Surgery

  1. Long-term weight loss – Studies have shown that patients lose approximately 60 to 70% of their extra weight and keep the weight off over a 10 year period. The bottom line is the Gastric Sleeve procedure works and is a permanent solution for obesity.
  1. Long-term remission from Type-2 Diabetes – Numerous studies have shown that weight loss through Gastric Sleeve Surgery often causes long-term remission of Type-2 diabetes. Patients often remain free of insulin and adjunct medications for years after surgery.
  2. Longer Life Expectancy – Several large populations studies have found that patients who have had Gastric Sleeve Surgery have up to a 90% reduction in mortality in comparison with patients who did not have surgery. Other studies have showed even higher death rates associated with diabetes and heart disease. Often patients affected by severe obesity are in poor health and suffer from numerous life-threatening diseases before surgery. Many of these conditions often disappear or are dramatically reduced after undergoing Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
  3. Improvement in the Quality of Life – Patients often report improvements in their quality of life after undergoing Gastric Sleeve Surgery for weight loss. Some of these include increased mobility, relief from anxiety and depression, improvements in self-esteem, sexual function, reductions in unemployment and disabilities.
  4. Improved Fertility – Many overweight couples suffer from infertility as a direct result of being overweight. An unhealthy weight can affect a woman’s fertility by causing hormonal imbalances and problems with ovulation (releasing an egg from the ovaries). Obesity is also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common cause of low fertility or infertility.    New studies have discovered that many couples suffering from problems with infertility get pregnant following Gastric Sleeve Surgery.
  5. Relief from Joint Pain – Individuals suffering from severe obesity often suffer from chronic joint pain and joint damage. The significant weight loss that occurs after Gastric Sleeve Surgery often permanently relieves the stress on the joints and allows the body to heal from the stress of excessive weight on the bodies joints. Patients also report being able to discontinue using pain medications and improved mobility.
  6. Relief from Sleep Apnea – Obesity is often the leading cause of sleep apnea which can cause chronic health problems and put one at risk of death through heart disease, hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, diabetes, and numerous metabolic problems. Patients often experience relief from sleep apnea after losing extra weight and sustaining a normal weight range through bariatric surgery. In addition, patients often stop using a CPAP machine to aid in breathing 1-2 years after surgery.
  7. Improved Cardiovascular Health – Gastric Sleeve Surgery reduces a patients risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, heart attacks, by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels often associated with severe obesity. Often after surgery patients experience improved heart function, lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Risks of early mortality from cardiovascular problems can often return to normal levels improving ones overall health and well-being.
  8. Improved Sexual Function – Obesity is often inked to numerous sexual problems such as lack of sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, poor performance, insecurity, avoidance of sexual encounters, and difficulty reaching orgasms. Several research studies have showed that weight loss through bariatric surgery often results in an increase in libido, improvement of sexual functionality, and overall improvement in sexual performance.
  9. Alleviation from Medical Complications – Obesity is linked to so many medical problems, they are almost incalculable. Patients often experience relief from many chronic, often life-threatening medical problems due to severe obesity. What is difficult to assess is the mental and psychological problems associated with being overweight. Patients often find relief from many or all previous medial conditions suffered from prior to weight loss surgery. Its evident through the research that obesity is one of the leading causes of health problems and premature death.