Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to procedures that help individuals with obesity lose weight. These surgeries restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold or reduce absorption of nutrients and calories from food. Common types include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.
Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, refers to procedures that help individuals with obesity lose weight. These surgeries restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold or reduce absorption of nutrients and calories from food. Common types include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding.