What is Metabolic / Bariatric Surgery?

Metabolic or bariatric surgery includes procedures like sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, designed to treat severe obesity and its related comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. These surgeries reduce stomach size or reroute the digestive tract to promote significant weight loss and improve metabolic health. Key facts include a type 2 diabetes remission rate of over 70% and substantial long-term weight loss, making it a highly effective intervention for eligible patients.