There are very few events in a person’s life that can impact them in such a positive light. Bariatric surgery can dramatically improve the quality of your life, give you new hope for the future and change your attitude. People who are overweight have significant quality of life obstacles to overcome including medical illnesses, physical limitations and psychological trauma. When you are in poor health, your life suffers in many ways. Chronic illness can reduce the scope of your daily activities and functioning and diminish your thoughts and feelings about yourself. Illness can truly limit enjoyment of life. The good news is that bariatric surgery has benefits far beyond its most visible result of dramatic weight loss. After surgery, many chronic illnesses markedly improve. In fact, most of The N.E.W. Program post-surgical patients have discontinued multiple medications previously required due to obesity-induced disorders. We have also looked at quality of life in areas that are known to be impacted by obesity: Physical function, Self-esteem, Sexual life, Public distress, and Work/Daily activities. Overall, quality of life has improved in our post-surgical patients by an average of 68%. Through our research and several other published studies, the connection between obesity, chronic illness and quality of life is becoming quite clear. One thing appears to be certain, when substantial weight is lost, both chronic illnesses and quality of life improve, and The N.E.W. Program can help you reach all of your weight loss goals.