People who are obese and suffering from obstructive sleep apnea can reduce their 10-year risks of death and major heart complications if they undergo bariatric weight loss surgery, according to a new Cleveland Clinic Study.
Bariatric surgery involves surgical modifications to the stomach or intestines to help individuals lose weight. The study evaluated people who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Both surgeries reduce the size of the stomach to decrease energy intake.
