Bariatric surgery is a popular procedure that enhances weight loss in obese people who have not achieved long-term success with other weight loss attempts. Bariatric surgery reduces the stomach’s storage capacity, which limits food intake and helps you feel full much sooner than normal.

While the main appeal of the surgery is obvious, there are also many other good reasons to consider Bariatric surgery outside of losing some extra pounds!

Here are 4 Bariatric Surgery Benefits you should know about:

Relief of depression

Depression is highly linked to people that are overweight, mainly because of poor body image and social stigma. People who carry a lot of excess weight can find it difficult to participate in activities or hobbies they might otherwise enjoy, leading to social isolation and depression. Losing this excess weight can improve emotional health in these patients.

Improved cardiovascular health

People who are overweight are at risk for a variety of health issues, including heart problems. Having weight loss surgery will decrease the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral heart disease. After the surgery, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are able to return to normal or near normal, reducing these risks and improving overall well-being.

Long-term remission for type 2 diabetes

Most people who suffer from obesity also suffer from diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes which is harder to control. Bariatric surgery causes long-term remission of type 2 diabetes, allowing almost all patients to remain free of insulin and adjunct medications for at least three years post surgery. This is one of the most helpful Bariatric surgery benefits on the list.

Joint pain relief

Carrying around excessive weight puts a lot of stress on your weight-bearing joints such as ankles and knees. This often causes chronic pain and joint damage that can seriously affect mobility. Due to the significant and sustained weight loss that occurs after bariatric surgery, most patients experience relief from joint stress and can stop using pain medications.

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