Center for Weight Loss Surgery explains the differences between duodenal switch and gastric sleeve surgeries for weight loss.

Q I'm 85 pounds overweight and have type 2 diabetes, so I thought bariatric surgery might be the answer. But I started doing research and got confused. Is lap-band surgery as effective against ...

In Louisiana, the most common type of bariatric surgery is called a vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG). Unlike the gastric bypass or gastric band, both of which have fallen out of favor with surgeons ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’re struggling with weight, you’re not alone. Around 42 percent of American adults have obesity. In addition to nutrition, ...

The notion of weight loss to many people who are faced with obesity is not only about looks but also about health, confidence and quality of life. Diets, exercise plans, and lifestyle changes can be ...

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Tiffany Franco is looking and feeling better than ever since dropping nearly 100 pounds, but there’s one more elective procedure she hopes to get done. Since undergoing a vertical sleeve gastrectomy ...