Studies show that bariatric surgery can effectively improve and resolve many co-morbid conditions. A review of more that 22,000 bariatric surgery patients showed:
- Improvement in or complete resolution of conditions including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea4
- 61.2% reduction of excess weight4
Results of Five-Year Follow-up28
TREATMENT | WEIGHT LOSS (% OF PATIENTS) |
---|---|
Diet and Exercise* | 2% to 5%28 |
Medication** | 0%28 |
Bariatric Surgery*** | 50% to 70%28 |
* Success measured as a loss of 10% of initial body weight.
** Weight loss is not maintained once treatment ends.
*** Success measured as a loss of 50% of excess body weight (equivalent to loss of approximately 20% to 25% of initial body weight).
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