Obesity-related health conditions, also called comorbidities, can significantly reduce life expectancy. Bariatric surgery has proven to help individuals overcome these conditions and live a healthier lifestyle.
Here are a few statistics showing the quality-of-life benefits patients experience after surgery:
- Bariatric surgery patients lose 61.2% of excess weight following surgery and maintain that loss for five or more years.
- Bariatric surgery patients have reduced rates of developing endocrinological disorders, cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, psychiatric disorders and pulmonary disorders.
- Surgery patients benefit from improved social and employment opportunities, perception of well-being, social function, self-image, self-confidence, ability to interact with others, and the enhanced capability of participating in recreational and physical activities, which lead to a higher quality of life.
Comorbidity: Resolution Rate
- Type 2 diabetes: 77% to 98%
- Hypertension: 52% to 92%
- Dyslipidemia/hypercholesterolemia: 64% (95% improve)
- Obstructive sleep apnea: 74% to 98%
- Osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease: 41% to 76%
- GERD/heartburn: 72% to 98%
- Asthma: 13% (69% to 82% improve)
- Urinary stress incontinence: 44% to 88%
- Depression: 8% to 55%
- Migraine headaches: 57% to 96%