Why do so few eligible patients undergo bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery is an effective and durable treatment for individuals with obesity and its related health conditions. However, only a tiny minority of eligible patients
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All about eating before and after weight loss surgery
Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon breaks down how eating and diet works following weight loss or bariatric surgery.
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Updated weight loss surgery guidelines offer new hope
Bariatric surgery is now recommended for patients with a lower BMI threshold, as well as special consideration for people of Asian descent.
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The truth about weight loss surgery
Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that has gained significant popularity in recent years. It involves making changes to the digestive system to help
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What is the cost of not having weight loss surgery?
Obesity is a complex condition that can have a significant impact on an individual’s health, quality of life and finances. For many people struggling with
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New research supports benefits of bariatric surgery in long-term weight loss and cancer risk reduction
Collaboration between bariatric surgery and and oncology teams identify patients with obesity who may be at a cancer risk.
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Bariatric surgery helps with diabetes, leads to better COVID outcomes, study finds
Dr. Samer Mattar explains how bariatric surgery can lead to improvement in the lives of diabetic patients.
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Holiday Eating Tips After Bariatric Surgery
Schedules, mindfulness, food swaps and more. Our tips for people who have had bariatric weight loss surgery can help during the holidays.
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The role of behavioral health in the bariatric surgery process
Dr. Rheanna Ata Brown discusses the role of behavioral and mental health in preparing for bariatric surgery.
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Weight loss surgery helps renew patient’s outlook, confidence
Jodie Meaux reflects on her weight-loss journey with the Weight Loss and Metabolic Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
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