Weight recurrence after gastric bypass is common and can have medical, behavioral, nutritional, anatomical, and medication related contributors. Surgery remains a powerful treatment for obesity, but it does not eliminate the need for lifelong follow-up. For some patients, anti-obesity medication may become part of a broader, clinician-led plan; it is best understood as one possible…
Patients researching bariatric surgery options often narrow their choice down to two very different paths: gastric sleeve surgery, a permanent laparoscopic procedure, and the gastric balloon, a temporary, reversible device placed endoscopically. Outcomes vary by BMI, obesity related comorbidities, adherence to nutrition counseling, and follow up care, so the right fit depends on individual health…
Most patients preparing for bariatric surgery are asked to follow a full liquid, low sugar, low carbohydrate, low fat diet in the days or weeks leading up to their procedure. This preoperative liquid diet is often referred to as a liver shrinking diet, and while specific rules vary by program, the underlying goal is largely…
Many patients who undergo Roux en Y gastric bypass experience meaningful improvements in fertility as excess weight decreases, and pregnancy after gastric bypass has become an increasingly common topic among patients of reproductive age exploring bariatric surgery. Healthy pregnancies are achievable after weight loss surgery, but the anatomical and metabolic changes created by gastric bypass…