In addition to dramatic weight loss, gastric bypass surgery may improve or resolve the following conditions associated with obesity:
- Type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High blood cholesterol
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
The improvements observed in type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high blood triglycerides may significantly decrease the risk of cardiovascular events in people who have undergone gastric bypass surgery compared with those people who did not have surgery. Also, gastric bypass surgery may reduce the risk of dying of diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The surgery has also shown to improve mobility and quality of life for people who are severely overweight.