7 things your surgeon wants you to know about weight loss surgery

Weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is an effective way that can help people with severe obesity shed extra pounds and keep them off, according to the National Institutes of Health. In 2022, almost 280,000 of these procedures were performed in the United States.

There is a lot to consider before deciding if surgery is right for you. Read on for insights from Lloyd Stegemann, MD, a bariatric surgeon with the Better Weigh Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, on the possible benefits and risks of weight-loss surgery.