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Bariatric Surgery: The Gold Standard for Extreme Weight Loss
24:09 - 32:58 (08:48)
Bariatric surgery, such as the sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, have been found to be the only real option for significant weight loss and maintaining it for years. Doctors use "excess weight" to determine the success of the procedures.
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Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgeries tend to keep the weight off for years, although some weight gain may occur over time.
24:09 - 27:15 (03:05)
Summary
Sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass surgeries tend to keep the weight off for years, although some weight gain may occur over time. Success is often measured through the maintenance of excess weight loss for 30% or more after 12 years.
ChapterBariatric Surgery: The Gold Standard for Extreme Weight Loss
EpisodeWhat's up with bariatric surgery?
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They staple off part of your stomach.
27:15 - 28:34 (01:19)
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They staple off part of your stomach. This one is, I think there are a few more complications now, and that's why this one's fallen out of favor a little bit compared to sleeve gastrectomy, right? Rue-On-Y is a type of surgery that is done to keep the small intestine from being able to digest as much food as possible.
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A study compared the effects of gastric bypass surgery and the weight loss competition The Biggest Loser.
28:34 - 31:40 (03:06)
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A study compared the effects of gastric bypass surgery and the weight loss competition The Biggest Loser. Both methods were effective for weight loss, but the challenge is ensuring that the weight loss is sustainable long-term through lifestyle changes.
ChapterBariatric Surgery: The Gold Standard for Extreme Weight Loss
EpisodeWhat's up with bariatric surgery?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Dieting forces the metabolism to adapt and can make it harder to lose weight in the future, while bariatric surgery stabilizes the metabolism and helps individuals maintain a baseline weight, making it a promising option for obesity treatment.
31:40 - 32:58 (01:18)
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Dieting forces the metabolism to adapt and can make it harder to lose weight in the future, while bariatric surgery stabilizes the metabolism and helps individuals maintain a baseline weight, making it a promising option for obesity treatment.