Bariatric procedures are technically complex, so special training and a range of skills and abilities of the surgeon dedicated to this field are crucial. Fortunately, there is evidence that the benefits of obesity surgery for patients far outweigh the risks involved.

Bariatric surgery is a very effective tool to help recovering from morbid obesity, but it is essential that the patient understands the role of surgery in their life transformation and fully commits to working in conjunction with their procedure to achieve a healthy weight.

Today we will learn the basics of nutrition so we can build the base and learn to design menus with the correct characteristics and make better decisions when choosing what to eat. We have to start by differentiating the food groups from the nutrients, since these are often confused.

Although obesity is not considered the only risk factor, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that this condition considerably increases the risk of death among patients who contract the new coronavirus.

Results from several studies show that weight loss attained through bariatric surgery improves self-concept, body image and overall sexual functioning for the patient and their partners.

The major public health problem that overweight children represent and especially the number of typical adult diseases (diabetes, hypertension, musculoskeletal disorders, sleep apnea, among others) we are already seeing in children and adolescents, has made the medical community to reconsider bariatric surgery as an option for these patients.

As a guide to our potential patients, some of the most frequent questions we received and their answers describing results and benefits of obesity surgery are included in this post.