"Why do this if it is so risky?" is a good question to ask yourself. Deciding to undergo an operation, especially for obesity, is one of the biggest decisions of your life. Think about it very carefully. This is major surgery, not just cosmetic. Most patients improve their image and self-esteem, this should not be the only reason to have surgery. The goal is to live better, healthier and longer.
Obesity surgery can cure or control many of the serious diseases that accompany morbid obesity, like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, urinary incontinence, acid reflux, and more. Many diseases no longer requiring medications after weight loss surgery.
There are many health benefits of losing weight, but it is also important to consider the improvement in quality of life that most patients experience after surgery, even if not all excess weight has been lost. One of the most important benefits is feeling good about yourself. This helps fight the depression that often accompanies obesity. Because of the prejudice against the obese in our society, losing weight increases social acceptance and opens doors for better work opportunities, friendships and even sexual relations. Keep in mind that these changes can strain relationships and even lead to divorce. Obesity surgery changes patients' lives! Your relationship to family, friends or co-workers may change, sometimes not as positively as you wish.
