A retrospective study explores how surgical and pharmacologic weight-loss strategies stack up in cost, effectiveness, and health outcomes.| Sleep Review
A small postoperative change in how patients who have undergone bariatric surgery at the University of Florida are treated has produced improvements in comfort and safety, highlighting the Department of Surgery’s emphasis on constant quality improvement. Launched last fall, a quality project that focused on replacing liquid acetaminophen with powder packets has cut medication intolerance…| Department of Surgery » College of Medicine » University of Florida
For patients with severe obesity and related health issues, like diabetes and advanced cardiovascular disease, bariatric surgery is an increasingly popular option. Now, new guidelines are recommending the procedures become available to more patients who may need them. “An important misconception — and consideration — is that bariatric surgery is for more than just weight…| Department of Surgery » College of Medicine » University of Florida
If you’re overweight and struggle with sleep or have sleep apnea, you’ve probably heard that losing weight could help give you the restful nights you’ve been missing. It’s true; the relationship between excess body fat and sleep issues is well established. So is the evidence that losing weight with bariatric surgery often leads to measurable […]| The Surgical Clinic
Discover the causes of weight regain after bariatric surgery and how revision surgery may help restore results and long-term success.| The Surgical Clinic
Learn more about a patient who underwent a successful weight loss surgery thanks to Dr. Juliet Holder-Haynes and her team.| Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network
Bariatric surgery is a life-changing and often life-saving weight loss solution for people who struggle with obesity and related health issues. Procedures such as vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) can give people the necessary jumpstart they need to finally be able to lose meaningful weight and live healthier lives. Most people expect the weight to come […]| The Surgical Clinic
Bariatric surgery is the beginning of a transformative health journey for those struggling with severe obesity and related health conditions. However, many people don’t realize that the physical changes to their digestive system create lifelong nutritional requirements that are significantly different from those before surgery. Procedures like gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy significantly alter […]| The Surgical Clinic
A recent review of the literature highlights current treatment strategies for adolescent obesity. | Pediatrics Nationwide
Google Trends in Bariatric Surgery: A Disconnect Between Public Interest and Surgery Performed| Bariatric Times