1. The term bariatrics was coined around 1965, from the Greek root bar- ("weight"), the suffix -iatr ("treatment,"), and the suffix -ic ("pertaining to").
2. Bariatric surgery is an operation that helps you lose weight by making changes to your digestive system.
3. There’s no method, including bariatric surgery, that is sure to produce and maintain weight loss.
4. Bariatric surgery does not replace healthy habits but may make it easier for you to consume fewer calories and be more physically active.
5. Bariatric procedures also often cause hormonal changes.
6. Bariatric surgery isn't for everyone who is severely overweight. You may need to meet certain medical guidelines to qualify for weight-loss surgery.
7. Only 1% of people who qualify for weight-loss surgery undergo the procedure.
8. The average patient who opts for bariatric surgery has tried an average of 22 different diets and exercise programs first.
9. People who have surgery also have to make significant changes to their diet and exercise regimens post-procedure.
10. Weight-loss surgery limits the amount of food you can eat in one sitting and also impacts how your body processes nutrients, so you'll need to learn to eat smaller portions and take supplements.
11. There are over 40 obesity-related comorbidities, and surgery has been shown to help resolve or improve all 40.
12. Weight-loss surgery is not cosmetic surgery. It will not remove fatty tissue. And after a lot of weight loss, you may have excess skin.
13. Approximately 50% of patients regain a small amount of weight over a two-year period.
14. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, weight-loss surgery is officially considered "successful" if a patient loses at least 50% of their body weight.
15. According to a study done by the ASMBS Bariatric Centers of Excellence looking at nearly 60,000 bariatric patients, the average mortality rate associated with bariatric surgery was just .13% or about 1 of every 1,000 patients. This rate is considerably less than other surgeries such as hip replacement or even standard gallbladder surgery.
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