Bariatric Surgery Articles & Stories

Mother's Bariatric Surgery Lowers Risk of Obesity for Offspring

Overweight mothers who undergo bariatric surgery may pass on genetic advantages for their offspring, according to new research published in PNAS. The study showed that the children of women who underwent weight-loss surgery were less likely to suffer from obesity when compared to their older s... Read More

Expanded Group of Patients Eligible for Safe and Effective Bariatric Surgery

Lap band surgery is now considered safe and effective in an expanded group of patients, not only in individuals considered morbidly obese. This conclusion has been reached in a recent study published in the journal Obesity. The findings suggest that the procedure may aid in intervening before ... Read More

Obesity Surgery Changes Hormones to Provide Relief of Diabetes Symptoms

Bariatric surgery changes the hormones and amino acids produced during the digestive process, hinting at the mechanisms by which the surgery eliminates the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society%u2019s Journal of Clinical Endo... Read More

Portion Size Influences How Much We Eat More Than Any other Factor

Bigger servings compel us to eat more, even when we are taught about the impact of portion size on consumption. This is according to investigators from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Individuals who have learned to engage in mindful eating, are still eating much more food than t... Read More

Pancreatic Function Restored through Bariatric Surgery

Cleveland researchers have discovered that gastric bypass surgery was able to reverse diabetes by uniquely restoring pancreatic function in moderately obese patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Their substudy examined the STAMPEDE trial (Surgical Therapy And Medications Potentially Erad... Read More

Bariatric Surgery Does Not Lower Costs of Health Care

Bariatric surgery is not found to be associated with a reduction in long term health care costs, reveal a study published in JAMA surgery which analyzed a large sample of insurance claims data. Bariatric surgery is a treatment carried out for weight loss in individuals who are morbidly obese. ... Read More

Cardiovascular Abnormalities May Be Treated Through Bariatric Surgery in Obese Adolescents

For many of the adolescents who suffer from extreme obesity, diet and exercise alone are often not enough for them to lose sufficient weight. Some of those teens will require weight loss surgery to improve their overall health. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatric ... Read More

Bariatric Surgery Patients See Better Outcomes following Physical Activity Counseling

Individuals who lose weight following bariatric surgery may see better outcomes if they receive counseling about raising their levels of physical activity before and after surgery. This is according to researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Brown University. The findings are publish... Read More

Bariatric Surgery before Pregnancy Results in Offspring with Healthier Hearts

Children born to moms who have lost a significant amount of weight following bariatric surgery have less cardiovascular risk factors when compared to their siblings who were born before the weight loss procedure.This occurrence is because the metabolic changes and weight loss that occurs after... Read More

Women Undergoing Weight Loss Surgery Should Avoid Pregnancy for At Least One Year

Women who undergo bariatric surgery should postpone any attempts to get pregnant for at least one year. The finding was the result of a review that examined previous research to determine the benefits, safety, and restrictions relating to bariatric surgery in the management of patients before,... Read More

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