Sleep Apnea and Obesity: How Surgery Can Help

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects a significant proportion of obese individuals and is a serious health condition that disrupts breathing during sleep. Bariatric surgery has been shown to resolve or significantly improve sleep apnea in up to 80% of patients. This article explains the connection between obesity and OSA, how weight loss surgery helps, and expected improvements in sleep quality and overall health.