In addition to more than 70% of excess weight loss, bariatric surgery results in resolution of medical problems like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, hyperlipidemias, resolution of PCOD, joint pains etc in a significant number of patients.

This resolution is more after sleeve gastrectomy and diversion procedures compared to purely restrictive operations. Reason behind this resolution is due to the alteration of gut hormones like GLP 1, that control insulin production and action, Reduction in Ghrelin hormone, activation of Incretins in addition to weight loss and calorie restriction leads to diabetes remission.

Due to these positive effects Laparoscopic Metabolic Surgery is developed to cure Type 2 Diabetes. Loop Duodenojejunal Bypass with Sleeve Gastrectomy (LDJB-SG) and Sleeve Gastrectomy with Jejuno-Ileal Interposition (SG-JII) are the most effective surgeries to cure Type 2 Diabetes. These operations result in resolution of Type 2 Diabetes in the majority of the patients regardless of their weight.

World wide, Bariatric surgery / weight loss surgery is the recommended treatment for Patients with BMI > 40 Kg/m2 or Patients with BMI > 35 Kg/m2 along with comorbidities like Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Sleep Apnea etc