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Gastric Bypass: Conditions Treated

Gastric Bypass: Conditions Treated

Gastric bypass can be very successful in treating obesity in patients that have not been able to lose weight through traditional methods such as:

  • Diet
  • Exercise
  • Medicine

In addition to helping with weight loss, gastric bypass is effective in helping patients manage certain conditions associated with obesity:

Gastric Bypass Surgery: Who Is a Candidate?

Since gastric bypass surgeries are effective in helping treat obesity and related issues such as high blood pressure and diabetes, your doctor may recommend gastric bypass surgery if:

  • Traditional weight loss methods have not proven successful
  • You have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40
  • You have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 and suffer from obesity-related health issues

Gastric bypass can be a life-changing option for patients suffering from obesity. It is important to keep in mind that gastric bypass is major surgery. Like all surgeries, it carries some risk.

Clinics for Conditions Treated