Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric and metabolic surgery are additional names for weight loss procedures. These phrases are used to describe how these procedures affect patients’ weight and the health of their metabolism (the process through which food is converted into energy). These procedures are quite helpful at treating many other conditions in addition to obesity, including diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and high cholesterol. These procedures aim to alter the stomach and intestines in order to address obesity and associated disorders. The procedures could reduce the size of the stomach and potentially skip a section of the intestine. This reduces the amount of food consumed and alters how the body uses food for energy, which increases feelings of fullness and decreases appetite. The body’s capacity to reach a healthy weight is enhanced by these methods.