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Weight Loss Continues Five Years After Tummy Tucks
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 – Patients undergoing abdominoplasty experience continued weight loss up to five years postoperatively, according to a study published in the July issue of Plastic and ...
Self-Esteem Scores Soar One Year After Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery
TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 – Self-esteem scores increase after metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS), with greater improvement in scores for those with higher postoperative weight loss, according to a...
Likelihood of Psych Disorders Lower With Weight-Loss Surgery Versus GLP-1 RAs
FRIDAY, June 20, 2025 – People undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) are less likely to develop psychiatric disorders than those treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists...
Less 'Experienced Weight Stigma' After Bariatric Surgery Aids Mental Health
FRIDAY, June 6, 2025 – Experienced weight stigma (EWS) improves from pre- to post-metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS), according to a study published online June 5 in Health Psychology. Larissa A....
Weight Stigma Tied To Lingering Depression, Anxiety After Weight-Loss Surgery
THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 — People who get weight-loss surgery experience an improvement in their mental health, but not because of the weight they lose, a new study says. Rather, these patients face m...
More U.S. Teens Getting Weight-Loss Surgery
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — More U.S. teenagers are getting weight-loss surgery, despite the discovery of new drugs like Ozempic/Wegovy that help people drop pounds surgery-free, a new study says. W...
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Increased in Adolescents From 2021 to 2023
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 – Despite the approval of second-generation antiobesity medications, metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) use among U.S. adolescents increased from 2021 to 2023, according...
Simultaneous Liver Transplant, Sleeve Gastrectomy Beneficial
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – Simultaneous liver transplant and sleeve gastrectomy (LTSG) yield durable weight loss, resolution of diabetes and hypertension, and a reduction in allograft steatosis...
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy Beat Adjustable Gastric Banding for Severe Obesity
THURSDAY, April 10, 2025 – For adults with severe obesity, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are more effective than adjustable gastric banding, according to a study published online...
At 10 Years, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Superior for Patient Excess BMI Loss
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 – The long-term outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may differ in intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) populations, according to a...
Weight-Loss Surgery Protects Liver Health
THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 – Weight-loss surgery can protect the liver health of patients with obesity and fatty liver disease, a new study reports. Patients had a 72% lower risk of developing serious...
Patients With Diabetes Have Comparable Health Expenses After RYGB or Sleeve Gastrectomy
TUESDAY, Jan. 28, 2025 – For patients with diabetes undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (SG), overall expenditures decrease in the postsurgical period, with no...
Black Patients Less Likely To Get Weight Loss Surgery
TUESDAY, Jan. 21, 2025 – Black people with obesity are less likely to get weight-loss surgery than others. Black people are just as likely to discuss the procedure with their doctor – nearly 10%,...
Racial, Sex Disparities Seen in Discussion of, Progression to Weight Loss Surgery
FRIDAY, Jan. 17, 2025 – There are racial and sex disparities in the discussion of and progression to metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) among eligible patients, according to a study published...
American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 25-30
The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 25 to 30 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive d...