When considering gastric bypass surgery, you may want to consider that the positive results may not stop with you. A study published by Medscape Today has shown that a patient’s family may lose weight and develop healthier habits following the surgery as well.
According to the study, children born to a mother who has had gastric bypass surgery are 52% less likely to be obese.
The study included 85 people (35 patients, 35 adult family members and 15 children younger than 18 years). At the beginning of the study, 60% of the adult family members and 73% of the children were obese. A year after surgery, the results were examined and it was found that family members lost weight, their activity level increased and their eating habits improved.
- Adults lost an average of 8 pounds.
- Children of patients averaged a lower body mass index.
- Uncontrollable eating and emotional eating decreased.
- The average consumption of alcohol dropped from eleven drinks per month to one drink per month.
If you had weight loss surgery or are considering it, remember that your loved ones may also benefit from your decision.