Weight loss surgery is lifesaving for some people, taking off pounds that have hurt their health. But it's not right for everyone who has a lot of weight to lose. If you're thinking about it, talk ...

As with any major operation, all weight loss surgeries (also called “metabolic and bariatric surgeries”) have potential risks. These include bleeding, infection, and leaks in the digestive system.

The long-term impact of bariatric surgery on cardiac mechanics and energetics has been scarcely documented. We aimed to assess prospectively the 5-year trajectories of left heart geometry, mechanics, ...

GLP-1 medications are reshaping the weight management landscape — and beginning to take a bite out of bariatric surgery volumes in hospitals. Between 2022 and 2023, bariatric surgery rates fell ...

but “which treatment works best?” Bariatric surgery is no exception—not only are there several different procedures currently available, but also each has its own unique risks and benefits. For ...

Bader said she was "not f--king okay" from her surgery, adding it "was truly the scariest time of my life" -- while also revealing her negative experience with weight loss drugs and feeling ...

Botched' star Dr. Terry Dubrow — board certified plastic surgeon — spoke to PEOPLE about bariatric surgery and some of the complications that can occur Earlier this week, Lisa Marie Presley's ...