Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) presents “Ask an Expert”, a series where team members from our Bariatric Centre of Excellence answer questions they commonly encounter. For more information on our Regional Bariatric Care Centre, please visit bit.ly/TBRHSC-RBCC. This month’s question is answered by Alison Donovan, Registered Dietician.
How can I benefit from bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery can offer sustainable weight loss of 20-30 per cent and reduction in weight-related complications, as well as improvements to mental health and quality of life to eligible patients. Individual results vary; however, individuals often experience improvements in cardiovascular health including high cholesterol and high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, liver disease, and sleep apnea. As well, individuals can experience reduced need for medications, increased physical ability and mobility, as well as improved fertility.
