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Does Gastric Bypass Cure Sleep Apnea?
asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Shawn Garber, MD
Question viewed 173 times
Tags: sleep apnea
I've heard this - Is it true and how does it work?
3 answers to Does Gastric Bypass Cure Sleep Apnea?
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Yes gastric bypass cures sleep apnea
Gastric bypass results in excellent weight loss which results in resolution and/or dramatic improvement in sleep apnea in over 90% of patients.
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Gastric Bypass Cures Sleep Apnea
The reason that morbidly obese patients develop sleep apnea is usually because of obstruction of the airway. As patients lose weight the obstruction decreases. When patients have lost a significant amount of weight sleep apnea goes away as well. There was a study done in 2007 which showed that gastric bypass cured or significantly improved sleep apnea in 86% of patients.
David Buchin, MD
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon
Long Island Bariatric Surgeon
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Sleep Apnea and gastric bypass
There are several different reasons for sleep apnea including both central and obstructive. While sleep apnea is associated with morbid obesity and gastric bypass may produce an improvement, this is not always the case. It is very complex and you should undergo evaluation by a specialist.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon