Bariatric surgery is a procedure that helps patients lose weight. It is done when other methods such as diet and exercise fail to help.
The surgery causes the stomach's capacity to shrink, which leads to the patient feeling full after eating less food. Bariatric procedures come in different forms and serve various purposes.
There are three main groups of bariatric surgery procedures
Malabsorptive proceduresRestrictive proceduresMixed procedures (restrictive and malabsorptive)
This quick guide can help you understand the different types of bariatric surgeries and their benefits and risks so you can make an informed decision about your health.