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The pros and cons of stomach reduction surgery

We want you to have all the information you need before deciding whether gastric reduction surgery is really for you. Therefore, we have listed all the pros and cons for you below.

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Benefits of gastric reduction surgery:

  • After all previous attempts to lose weight ultimately had insufficient results, gastric bypass surgery always gives a large weight loss (30-40% total weight)

  • Many diseases associated with obesity improve or even disappear.

  • People use fewer medications after gastric bypass surgery

  • People become healthier as a result and quality of life goes up.

  • After stomach reduction, absenteeism goes down

  • In the long run, people live longer after gastric bypass surgery than obese people who do not have surgery.

  • The main effect of gastric bypass surgery is not only that you will eat less, you will also be less hungry.

Disadvantages of stomach reduction surgery:

  • A stomach reduction requires surgery. Although most people get through it well, surgery also has risks. Two percent of people experience a mild or more severe complication. One in a thousand people may even die from the surgery.

  • You can, of course, eat less after a gastric bypass, but that’s the point.
  • You must take vitamins for life because otherwise there may be a risk of deficiencies.

Experiences of our patients:

  • Voor en na foto van Nicole, die aanzienlijk gewicht verloor na een maagverkleining bij WeightWorks

    The experience of Nicole

    Operation:

    Struggling with pounds all my life, I went to my family doctor in 2020 to discuss options for losing weight. I had been to every dietician in the area, I knew every gym in the area inside and out, but still I remained overweight. ...

  • Voor en na foto van Kimberly, die aanzienlijk gewicht verloor na een maagverkleining bij WeightWorks

    The experience of Kimberly

    Operation:

    I was running under another clinic. But heard of weightworks so I made the bold move and contacted them anyway also purely because it is in my hometown. I was able to get to weightworks very quickly. My experience is only good. The ...

  • Voor en na foto van Ilona, die aanzienlijk gewicht verloor na een maagverkleining bij WeightWorks.

    The experience of Ilona

    Operation:

    On December 21, 2021, I walked into WeightWorks full of nerves. What are they like, what can I expect, will I be approved? Once inside, all nerves fell off me because of the great team of staff. I was immediately put at ease and ...

  • Maagverkleining voor en na Menno

    The experience of Menno

    Operation:

    Feb. 14 the day of surgery, I am warmly welcomed and shown around. I still get to freshen up in my room and dress myself. I am picked up and moved to the OR. Here the surgeon is still calmly telling everything. I feel ...

Wil jij weten of je in aanmerking komt voor een maagverkleining?

Volg deze stappen:

  • Stap 1

Doe de Quick Scan

Vul de Quick Scan in en ontdek snel of jij geschikt bent voor een maagverkleining.

  • Stap 2

Doorloop je traject

Je doorloopt het traject vanaf de screening om te kijken of je geschikt bent, tot aan de operatie. Na de operatie begeleiden we je met een persoonlijk leefstijltraject.

  • Stap 3

Ga gezond door het leven

Nu is het aan jou! Samen met onze specialisten werk je aan een gezonde levensstijl. Zo heb je het meeste resultaat en plezier van je maagverkleining.