Bariatric surgery is a weight loss surgery that helps individuals with obesity achieve significant weight loss and improve their overall health. This surgery changes the digestive system's anatomy to limit the amount of food that can be eaten and absorbed by the body.
There are several types of bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Each type of surgery has its unique benefits, risks, and outcomes, and the best option for an individual depends on several factors. Read the blog for everything you need to know about bariatric surgery.