Bariatric surgery is a term that refers to surgical procedures that assist in weight loss by making changes to the digestive system. The term “bariatric surgery” can be used to describe a variety of procedures, such as gastric bypass and other weight loss surgeries.
While different types of bariatric surgeries work differently, they are all very serious procedures.
• Types of bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgeries work in different ways, whether by restricting the amount of food a stomach can hold, reducing the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, or a combination of the two. The most common types of bariatric surgery include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric band, and duodenal switch.