With gastric bypass, type 2 diabetes can be improved and even rapidly put into a state of remission irrespective of weight loss. Improved insulin resistance within the first week after surgery remains unexplained, but increased insulin production in the first week after surgery may be explained by the enhanced postprandial GLP-1 responses.

The demonstration of a video-recorded benchmark performance in combination with video feedback may significantly improve the accuracy of students' self-assessments.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass causes an enhanced gut hormone response and increased satiety following a meal. This response is sustained over a 24-month period and may partly explain why weight loss is maintained.

More patients perform paid work after LRYGBP and LAGB than beforehand, and the number of weekly hours they work increases. After surgery, patients claim fewer state benefits.