Along with significant weight loss (recent studies show that patients lost an average of 55% of their excess weight), patients often experience dramatic improvements to their health, as well as an overall improvement in quality of life. These are all important benefits to bariatric surgery.
Below, you’ll find a more thorough description of these benefits and how a sleeve gastrectomy procedure may help you achieve and maintain your goals.
Health Benefits
A clinical study of sleeve gastrectomy showed the following health improvements after sleeve gastrectomy.
| Health Problem (Comorbidity) | Result After Sleeve Gastrectomy | |
| Resolved | Improved | |
| Type 2 Diabetes | 56% | 37% |
| High Blood Pressure | 49% | 29% |
| High Cholesterol | 43% | 38% |
| Obstructive Sleep Apnea | 60% | 33% |
Recovery
Since the majority of sleeve gastrectomy procedures are performed using laparoscopic techniques, the minimally invasive surgery results in faster recovery with shorter hospital stays, smaller scars and less overall pain than comparable open surgical procedures.
Financial
A recent study, highlighting the expenses associated with bariatric surgery, showed that expenses were recouped in about 2 years. Weight loss surgery often helps to improve and sometimes eliminate obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol which helps patients save money on related prescription drugs, doctor visits and hospital stays. Additionally, the savings associated with laparoscopic bariatric surgery can amount to more than $900 a month as early as 13 months following surgery. Our experienced insurance experts work with each patient considering Sleeve to determine whether or not insurance coverage is an option.
Reduced Cravings
According to a recent clinical study, 50% of sleeve gastrectomy patients lost their craving for sweets after 1 year, and 23% after 3 years. Additionally, patients displayed a reduced ghrelin hormone level. This hormone, associate with hunger-regulation, was found to be significantly reduced after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
Quality of Life
Clinical studies of laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients report that patients felt better, spent more time participating in recreational and physical activities, experienced enhanced productivity and economic opportunities and had more self-confidence than before their surgery.
Statistics referenced from www.realize.com
