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.
Bariatric surgery is a weight loss solution that reduces the size of your stomach using gastric band or sleeve gastrectomy procedures. Popular in US for obesity treatment.
High success rate, long-term weight management, potential risks include nutritional deficiencies and complications.