Restrictive vs. Malabsorptive Weight Loss Surgery

Bariatric surgical procedures can be classified as either malabsorptive, restrictive, or a combination of the two. If you are considering surgery for weight loss, it’s important to understand these terms because they will affect your health and lifestyle long after your weight loss surgery.
Restrictive vs. Malabsorptive Surgery

Restrictive weight loss surgery — A restrictive procedure reduces [...]

Life-Changing Effects of Weight Loss Surgery

When considering surgery for weight loss, it’s crucial that you “think ahead” in terms of long-term affects and lifestyle changes.
Many people perceive surgery as a “quick-fix” approach for easy weight loss. But if you talk to someone who has undergone surgery for weight loss in the past, they will probably tell you this is not [...]