Weight Loss Surgery: a Becon of Success Against the Odds

Most of us are already aware of the extreme health risks that face the severely obese. Heart attack and stroke are just two of the associated deadly life threatening issues. Though these extreme health concerns are now common knowledge, what is not is the fact that weight loss surgery has been proven to be the only consistent and long term solution to severe obesity. The idea of weight loss surgery may seem extreme to some, but at University Bariatrics, our experienced medical team knows that it's often the best option to save lives.




The statistics on weight loss for the severely obese are staggering. Less than 5% of those who attempt to modify their weight, without surgery, to healthy levels are able to achieve it, or maintain long term success. On the other hand, operations like the sleeve gastrectomy are able to provide the results needed the vast majority of the time, and have even exhibited an ability to put type 2 diabetes into remission in 82% of cases.

With results like these, it's important to realize that weight loss surgery isn't just about working toward a cosmetically appealing body; that it's literally a matter of life and death. Successful operations decrease the mortality rate of the severely obese by a factor of 40.  Though the severely obese face major health risks and are up against considerable odds to make things better, weight loss surgery is proven to be effective and can offer the hope they need. At University Bariatrics, our team performs world class bariatric surgery in Simi Valley and the surrounding areas, and is ready to offer the quality care weight loss patients need.