University of Maryland Medical System surgeons break down how weight loss surgery works, who qualifies and what patients can ...
Even relatively minor surgery can pose major problems for patients, causing pain and debilitation and perhaps biting a chunk out of their personal and professional lives as they recover. Franciscan ...
Bariatric surgery changes your digestive system to help you lose weight by reducing calorie absorption and the amount of food you can eat at one time. Obesity is a chronic disease causing ...
UTMB Health bariatric surgeon Dr. Sarah Samreen and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Andrea Stark sit down for an open, candid conversation about what's new, what's misunderstood, and what patients ...
Bariatric surgery is a significant intervention for individuals struggling with obesity. It offers the potential for substantial weight loss, but it also presents a complex array of psychological and ...
Surviving a major illness is only the first step. Doctors warn that recovery can take months and involves physical healing, ...
What Is a Bariatric Surgeon? A bariatric surgeon is a doctor who performs gastric bypass and other types of surgeries that help you lose weight. They’re sometimes called metabolic surgeons. Your ...