Is Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery Worth It?
Pre-op weight loss, post-op benefits? New obesity research says maybe not.
Bariatric surgery is no quick fix. Both before and after the procedure, patients receive support, counseling, and testing from an array of healthcare providers: dietitians, nurses, mental health professionals, physicians, and others.
The team’s goal: maximize successful weight loss and minimize risk. Often an important piece of this care is preoperative medical weight management (MWM). Theoretically, losing some weight before surgery could reduce the risk of surgical complications and help with weigh...