Bariatric Basics: How Bariatric Surgery Can Help You Lose Weight – Ask Mayo Clinic Health System

By ACA | February 24, 2023

Bariatric surgery can be a helpful and effective weight loss tool, but it’s not for everyone. 

Learn who may be a potential candidate for bariatric surgery and some of the benefits of the procedure. Mayo Clinic Health System bariatric surgeon Kathriena Greenwell, M.D., explains the benefits and misconceptions of bariatric surgery. 

Bariatric surgery is a weight loss procedure that can help people who have struggled with obesity to achieve significant weight loss and improved health. This procedure can be a life-changing solution for those who are candidates for bariatric surgery, including those with a body mass index of 40 or higher or those with a BMI of 35 or higher and related health conditions. 

Bariatric surgery can provide many benefits, including reducing the risk of obesity-related illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea. It can also help improve quality of life, increase energy levels, and improve mental health. 

Despite its many benefits, bariatric surgery is still surrounded by several common misconceptions. Dr. Greenwell debunks these myths and explains what bariatric surgery can do for those struggling with obesity. 

Join Dr. Greenwell as she provides valuable insights and information about bariatric surgery and how it can help you achieve your weight loss goals and improve your overall health. 

Benefits of Bariatric Surgery: 
• Normalized blood pressure and cholesterol 
• Disappearance of type 2 diabetes 
• Lowered risk of heart disease 
• Improved breathing 
• Relief from sleep apnea 
• Disappearance of gastroesophageal reflux disease 
• Relief from low back pain, and degenerative disk or joint disease 
• Reduction in cancer risk 

Kathriena Greenwell, M.D., is a general and bariatric surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. 

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