Weight Loss Surgery: Are The Risks Worth It?
Thousands of people across the country have undergone bariatric surgery to help them get their weight in check and keep it that way. With the potential to lower risks for obesity related conditions and reverse symptoms in many cases should the conditions already be present, this option is growing in popularity. Some people, however, are not convinced that the risks of bariatric surgery itself are worth the rewards. Those contemplating weight loss surgery should speak directly with a bariatric surgeon to determine the best path in their unique case. Many bariatric surgery options are invasive and do come with standard surgical risks to be sure. That said, however, the potential benefits that go along with weight loss surgery often far outweigh any concerns. Here are just a few of them: • Dramatic weight loss – Weight loss doesn’t happen overnight with bariatric surgery, but it does progress on a slow and steady basis. Since many people find their effective stomach capacity is lowe...