Much has been written about the  health consequences of severe obesity, that affect most of the organs in the body. Most of these problems can be greatly improved, or entirely resolved, with successful weight loss. Many people have observed this, at least for short periods, after a weight loss through lifestyle modifications. Unfortunately, with lifestyle modifications alone, such benefits usually do not last, because weight regain almost always occurs. We have shown that the weight loss achieved with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass can average 80 percent of excess body weight, and can be maintained for years following surgery. We instruct patients in a very simple program, which is much easier to follow when one is not constantly deprived on a diet.

Medical conditions that may be greatly improved after Weight Loss Surgery:

If you are considering Weight-Loss Surgery or already undergone a Bariatric Surgery your commitment to start exercising along with healthy eating habits are extremely important to long-term success. Exercise and Weight Loss Surgery can be effective as an adjunct therapy for bariatric surgery patient, prior and after the surgery.

As we have stated in this blog before, there are many additional benefits of bariatric surgery, beside the obvious weight loss,  from the Halo Effect to increasing life expectancy. A recent study published in the European Journal of Endocrinology shows that Bariatric surgery is associated with a robust increase in testosterone concentrations in male adolescents with severe obesity.

The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), the program to achieve one national accreditation standard for bariatric surgery centers, a combination from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgert (ASMBS). Both Institutions of which I am an active member, launched a couple of years a surgical risk/benefit calculator that will provide people considering Weight Loss Surgery with accurate patient-specific information to guide surgical decision making and informed consent. You can  Click here for direct access to the calculator.

Through our extensive experience in the field of bariatric surgery we have seen a pleasant side effect of Bariatric Surgery that is commonly referred to as Halo Effect, this is when bariatric surgery renders an additional benefit of weight loss and improved healthy behavior for bariatric patients’ family members.

Losing weight through weight loss surgery significantly improves many aspects of your physical health and well-being. Bariatric surgery can lead to positive changes in your personal life, mental health, your senses, and more. If you are considering weight loss surgery check out some of the lesser known rewards and other changes that come after undergoing weight loss surgery:

Many patients are not well informed about weight loss outcomes after bariatric surgery, and they may have unrealistic weight loss expecations and misunderstand the significance of postsurgical weight regain after bariatric surgery. Any Multidisciplinary Bariatric Surgery team must educate their patients regarding weight loss outcomes and establish perfectly clear goals and realistic expectations.  It is not possible to accurately predict how much weight a patient will lose after Weight Loss Surgery; the ultimate goal is to achieve a healthier weight while ensuring adequate nutrition.