What are long-term benefits of weight loss surgery?

Weight loss surgery can help a person lose a significant amount of weight when other methods have not worked, but the surgery often provides other benefits. Most people are able to be more physically active and have a better quality of life. In addition, weight loss surgery can get rid of or improve conditions related to obesity, such as:

High blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes
High cholesterol
Sleep apnea
Body pain
Knee and hip pain
Urinary incontinence