For Diabetes and GERD, Not All Bariatric Surgery is the Same

Many people with obesity choose bariatric surgery to help them lose weight and treat their diabetes and other health issues like GERD. However, not all forms of surgery have the same effects. For example, sleeve gastrectomy may actually increase GERD, and is not as effective for the treatment of type 2 diabetes or for weight loss as gastric bypass. Anyone considering surgery should discuss all the options carefully with their doctor. Read more

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