Health Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
As with any kind of medical procedure, bariatric surgery does come with risks. However, in certain cases, an individual’s quality of life suffers so much because of their weight that surgery is preferable to simply carrying on as normal. Being classified as obese can have a detrimental impact on both your physical and mental well-being. On an emotional level, being obese can contribute to low self-esteem and feelings of depression and anxiety. As for the physical implications of being obese; your body is under a great deal more stress than it would be if you were a healthy weight, which can therefore contribute to a reduced life expectancy.
If you are considered to be obese, you are at greater risk of developing health problems that include high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, gallstones, sleep apnea; a condition which is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, certain cancers; for instance breast and prostate cancers, as well as infertility, than if you fall within a healthy weight range. The most sensible option to improve your health prospects is to lose weight. However, if losing weight was such an easy task, then why is society still grappling with the problem of rising obesity rates?
After surgery, you should be able to lose weight on a consistent basis, which will ultimately reduce the health risks associated with being obese. Carrying less weight will mean that your heart won’t have to work as hard, while your joints will be under less pressure. Thus, exercise should become easier and less painful, which is important, since keeping active will further help with weight loss and enable you to tone your body. Ultimately, undergoing bariatric surgery can set you on the right path to a long and healthy life.
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