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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.

Do you want to know if you qualify for gastric bypass surgery?

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:

  • 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 ...

  • The experience of Debbie

    Operation:

    "After being diagnosed with diabetes and once again failing diet attempts, I made the choice to have gastric bypass surgery. At Weightworks Clinic, I immediately felt taken seriously. The surgeons are kind, accommodating and above all very knowledgeable. The rest of the staff ...

  • The experience of Wendy and Thanas

    Operation:

    After years of fighting the pounds, we made the decision to go for gastric bypass surgery. Initially we went to NOK but ended up at Weightworks through word of mouth. After we called for information, we were fortunately able to visit soon. We had ...

  • The experience of Kimberly

    Operation:

    How my path walked to arrive at this trajectory? I was running under another clinic. But heard of WeightWorks so made the bold move and contacted them anyway also purely because it is in my hometown. I was able to get to WeightWorks very ...

Do you want to know if you qualify for gastric bypass surgery?

Follow these steps:

  • Step 1

Do the Quick Scan

Complete the Quick Scan and quickly find out if you are a candidate for gastric bypass surgery.

  • Step 2

Going through your journey

You will go through the process from screening to the guidance of a Lifestyle coach in the after process.

  • Step 3

Go through life healthy

Now it’s up to you! Together with one of our lifestyle coaches, you will maintain a healthy lifestyle and have the most results and enjoyment from your gastric reduction.