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Bariatric surgery

A bariatric surgeon uses a diagram of the human body to consult with a patient about the benefits of bariatric surgery.
Momentum 

New research supports benefits of bariatric surgery in long-term weight loss and cancer risk reduction

July 27, 2022July 26, 2022Bariatric surgery, Cancer, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Collaboration between bariatric surgery and and oncology teams identify patients with obesity who may be at a cancer risk.

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Momentum 

Bariatric surgery helps with diabetes, leads to better COVID outcomes, study finds

February 21, 2022February 18, 2022Bariatric surgery, COVID-19, Diabetes

Dr. Samer Mattar explains how bariatric surgery can lead to improvement in the lives of diabetic patients.

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The Stitch 

Holiday Eating Tips After Bariatric Surgery

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021Bariatric surgery, Holidays, Nutrition

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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Momentum 

The role of behavioral health in the bariatric surgery process

November 1, 2021Bariatric surgery, Dipali Pathak, Healthcare

Dr. Rheanna Ata Brown discusses the role of behavioral and mental health in preparing for bariatric surgery.

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The Stitch 

Weight loss surgery helps renew patient’s outlook, confidence

November 30, 2020Bariatric surgery, Dipali Pathak, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Weight Loss

Jodie Meaux reflects on her weight-loss journey with the Weight Loss and Metabolic Center at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

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