Bariatric (weight-loss) surgery includes procedures like gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion to help individuals with severe obesity (typically BMI, or with co-morbidities) ...

Bariatric surgery uptake has decreased since the fourth quarter of 2022, coinciding with a rise in prescriptions of semaglutide and tirzepatide for adults with obesity, according to a research letter ...

The use of GLP 1s increased dramatically from 2018 to 2025 among patients eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery in the US, whereas surgery rates declined notably.

Among patients eligible for metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) ...

Gastric bypass surgery appears to reduce atherogenic blood lipids, including LDL cholesterol and apolipoprotein B (apoB), independent of weight loss and caloric restriction, according to a small, ...

“It has been a hard road, but it has been the best thing I ever did for myself.” This is how DeAnn Barfuss describes the emotional weight loss journey she embarked upon two years ago after deciding to ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...

The term bariatric is derived from the Greek words for “weight” and “to treat.” Originally, as its name denotes, this form of surgery was aimed at helping people manage obesity. But as medical science ...

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 ...

Christie Woodard had gastric bypass surgery and has since completed half marathons in 36 states across the nation ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Gastric bypass surgery was linked to an increased risk for nonalcohol substance use disorder compared with no ...