I've lost  160 pounds
I've lost 160 pounds
Weight loss changed my life
Weight loss changed my life
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Health Risks of Being Overweight

Everyone has their own reason for wanting to lose weight, but the most important one should be your health. Overweight individuals have an increased risk for several serious medical conditions including:

 

Learn more about obesity and health problems.

 


 

Mouse-over the health issue below to get the percentage resolved through weight loss surgery.

57% Resolved55% Resolved96% Resolved74-98% Resolved82% Improved or Resolved63% Resolved90% Improved Fatty Liver, 37% Resolution of Inflammation, 70% Resolution of Fibrosis80% Resolved82% Risk Reduction52-92% Resolved72-98% Resolved83% Resolved44-88% Resolved79% Resolution of Excessive Hairiness, 100% Resolution of Menstrual Irregularity41-76% Resolved95% Resolved77% Resolved89% Reduction in 5 Year MortalityImproved in 95% of PatientsImage Map