If you’re considering bariatric surgery, check out these FAQ so you know what to expect before, during and after the process.
Bariatric surgery removes or alters of a portion of the stomach or digestive tract, which can address obesity in adults.
Weight-loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, helps you lose weight and lowers your risk of medical problems associated with obesity.
Muscle loss is something that can happen after bariatric surgery and something you want to prevent. Your body will tend to burn any unused muscle before it begins to burn the fat it has saved up.
If you've had weight loss, or bariatric, surgery, learn if you can or need to take vitamins and supplements to get all your nutrients.
Weight-loss or bariatric surgery can be an option for losing and keeping off excess weight. Consider these four things.
The bariatric surgery program at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato has received an advanced, high-acuity accreditation as a comprehensive center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric ...
Read how research shows there's a link between obesity and cancer risks, and how weight loss with bariatric surgery may reduce the risk.
Bariatric surgery is more than just surgery. It's a lifestyle change that includes a lifelong commitment to eating healthy with your dietitian's guidance and incorporating regular exercise into your routine. After bariatric surgery, patients who regularly exercise for 60 minutes six days a week lose weight more quickly and dramatically improve their capacity for exercise. Take advantage of ...