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Most people who seek out bariatric surgery do so in hopes of helping them shed a significant amount of weight with a strong likelihood of keeping it off. While procedures like the gastric bypass have been strongly proven to achieve the primary goal, researchers have uncovered a rather long list of side benefits that go beyond weight loss. People who are considered seriously obese may experience the following benefits from weight loss surgery aside from weight loss itself: • Remission or assistance with type 2 diabetes – Some people who suffer from obesity-related type 2 diabetes have experienced remissions after undergoing weight loss surgery. Studies have shown that even when remission doesn’t occur, dramatic improvements in symptoms are likely. • Improved cardiovascular health – Obesity takes a very strong toll on the cardiovascular system. Weight loss surgery can reduce the risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. Following surgery people tend to see big improvements in...

People who are obese face a long list of potential health complications. From cancer and diabetes to heart disease and beyond, the connections to life-limiting conditions are many. Men may also face side effects from obesity that impact their ability to produce testosterone. This condition, known as hypogonadism, can create rather troubling symptoms for men. They include erectile dysfunction, infertility, a loss of muscle mass and other concerns. Researchers are finding that bariatric surgery meant to address obesity can ultimately result not only in weight loss, but also a reversal in hypogonadism in some cases. A recent study related to men who suffered from severe obesity and hypogonadism found very promising results following gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures. Men in the study found their total testosterone levels rise as soon as one month after weight loss surgery. The reversal continued during follow-ups, as well. Bariatric surgery procedures , such as the byp...