Bariatric Surgery: The What, The Why, Who Needs It?
Bariatric surgery reduces the size of your stomach so that less food is absorbed. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), you must have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40, or be more than 100 pounds overweight to qualify for this surgery. Bariatric surgery can also be an …