Improving follow-up for patients who have weight loss surgery (Bariatric Surgery) #obsmuk chat blog
Improving follow-up for patients who have weight loss surgery Bariatric (weight loss) surgery is the most effective treatment option for patients affected by obesity. It results in significant and sustained weight loss (on average 15-40% of the initial weight 10 years after surgery depending on the procedure). Bariatric surgery has significant favourable impact on obesity-related complications such as Type 2 diabetes, Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnoea, hyperlipidaemia, and some cancers amongst others. The effect of surgery on these complications might be remission of the condition, improvement of its control or prevention of the condition from happening. In addition, Bariatric Surgery results in significant improvements in quality of life and physical and psychological well-being. The above mentioned benefits result in reduction in mortality in patients affected by obesity who are treated surgically. However, bariatric surgery has short an