Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric Surgery is a term the encompasses many different types of weight-loss surgery. Here are some definitions we have gathered from reliable sources online:

“Surgery on the stomach and/or intestines to help the patient with extreme obesity lose weight. Bariatric surgery is a weight-loss method used for people who have a body mass index (BMI) above 40.” -National Institutes of Health

“Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, describes surgical procedures performed specifically for the purpose of attempting to induce appetite control, weight loss, and long-term dietary modification.” -Vanderbilt Medical Center

“Bariatric surgery is the term for operations to help promote weight loss. Bariatric surgical procedures are only considered for people with severe obesity and not for individuals with a mild weight problem.” - Journal of the American Medical Association