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Why do so few eligible patients undergo bariatric surgery?

October 4, 2024 Bariatric surgery, Equity, Obesity, semaglutide, Weight Loss

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

March 13, 2024 Bariatric surgery, diet, MyPlate, Weight Loss

Senior registered dietitian Claire Edgemon breaks down how eating and diet works following weight loss or bariatric surgery.

A patient discusses bariatric weight loss surgery with a doctor in an exam room

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Updated weight loss surgery guidelines offer new hope

October 25, 2023 Bariatric surgery, BMI, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

Bariatric surgery is now recommended for patients with a lower BMI threshold, as well as special consideration for people of Asian descent.

A measuring tape resting on an electric scale.

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The truth about weight loss surgery

August 2, 2023 Bariatric surgery, Weight Loss, Weight Loss and Metabolic Center

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

A person with a measuring tape wrapped around their waist while holding a scale.

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What is the cost of not having weight loss surgery?

April 12, 2023 Bariatric surgery, Obesity, 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