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CAMC Weight Loss Center

3100 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Suite 205
Charleston, WV 25304
Toll Free 866-788-4965  or  (304) 388-4965
 
 
 
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Benefits of weight loss surgery

Immediately following weight loss surgery, most people lose weight and continue to do so for 18 to 24 months after the procedure.

  • The risk of premature death from obesity is reduced to approximately the same as the average population.
  • Almost all patients feel more energetic and optimistic. With improvement of health problems and weight loss, they are more active and mobile, enjoy a tremendous improvement in their quality of life.
  • The following reduction in health problems is observed.
  Improved (%)    Resolved (%)
Osteoarthritis     47          41
High cholesterol     33          63
GERD     24          72
Hypertension     18          70
Sleep apnea     19          74
Depression     47           8
Type II diabetes     18          80
Cardiovascular diseases     75          25

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Comprehensive care
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
LAB-BAND system
Revisional weight loss surgery
Possible complications