Successful gastric bypass helps diabetes 3.28.05

This article about a successful gastric bypass surgery shows the great health benefits that come from the surgery. Gastric bypass surgery risks are usually outweighed by their health benefits. While a small percentage of those who have gastric bypass surgery die the health risks of morbid obesity frequently lead to premature death. This person who had this successful gastric bypass surgery was able to stop taking diabetes medication.

"Treynor's operation was a success. She has lost 110 pounds since September. She feels like a million bucks and her health has improved drastically. I don't have to take medication for my diabetes anymore," Treynor said. 'My blood sugar is good. My health is good. It's just icing on the cake.'"

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