Many, many: To name some, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, sciatica, depression, high cholesterol...
Answered 2/20/2016
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Depends on OR: The bypass, sleeve, and band can resolve diabetes in 90%, 85%, and 30%. Gastric reflux is resolved in 95%, 70%, and 30%. All procedures can help resolve: high blood pressure, sleep apnea, joint disease, urinary incontinence, headaches, pcos, high cholesterol, snoring, and infertility. The predicted weight loss is calculated for the % excess weight and is 75-80% bypass, 70% sleeve, & 50% band.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: Decreased joint problems. Easier to manage blood sugar. Sleep apnea. Hypertension.
Answered 7/7/2012
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Yes: In addition to losing weight. Bariatric surgery is very successful at improving diabetes, high blood pressure, back and joint pain, even leakage of urine.
Answered 1/22/2014
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