Benefits of Surgery

Patient compliance has a large impact on the success of the surgery. The support of family and friends can go a long way. The Nebraska Medical Center offers a support group which meets once a month. Patients, who have had surgery, as well as those considering surgery, are welcome to attend.

The decision to undergo obesity surgery is a very big one. This is major surgery, not cosmetic. Improving one's image and self-esteem should not be the only reason for having surgery. The goal is to live healthier and longer.

The results of obesity surgery can be measured in terms of weight loss, improvement of medical problems and quality of life. This generally takes 1 to 2 years. Studies have shown that most patients lose a satisfactory amount of weight. Some weight regain is common, however.

Some diseases in some patients can be cured; such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, and acid reflux and menstrual problems. Joint and muscle aches and pains are diminished, if not resolved. Some infertile women can become pregnant. The changes in cholesterol and other blood lipids reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

No operation will succeed without the patient's cooperation. In order to get the benefits of surgery, the risks must be considered. Complying with the requirements of the surgery chosen will help make the surgery a success.

Advantages

Patient compliance has a large impact on the success of the surgery. The support of family and friends can go a long way. The Nebraska Medical Center offers a support group which meets once a month. Patients, who have had surgery, as well as those considering surgery, are welcome to attend.

1. Improvement of Self Image:

   The decision to undergo obesity surgery is a very big one. This is major surgery, not cosmetic. Improving one's image and self-esteem should not be the only reason for having surgery. The goal is to live healthier and longer.

2. Weight Loss

   The results of obesity surgery can be measured in terms of weight loss, improvement of medical problems and quality of life. This generally takes 1 to 2 years. Studies have shown that most patients lose a satisfactory amount of weight. Some weight regain is common, however.

3. Some co-morbidities can be cured or diminished in some patients

   Diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, and acid reflux and menstrual problems. Joint and muscle aches and pains are diminished, if not resolved. Many infertile women can become pregnant. The changes in cholesterol and other blood lipids reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

4. Reduction in health care expenses ? direct and indirect

   Cured or diminished co-morbidities will result in not having to take medication, be seen by your primary physician or decrease the amount of medicine needed to control that disease.

5. Improved Social Life

   Losing weight has been documented to improve social life, as the patient feels better about himself or herself, there comes confidence that they can resume activities they could not participate in prior.

6. Improved Psychological health

    

No operation will succeed without the patient's cooperation. In order to get the benefits of surgery, the risks must be considered. Complying with the requirements of the surgery chosen will help make the surgery a success.

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