What is Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery, also called weight-loss surgery, is a group of surgical procedures used to help appropriately selected patients with obesity achieve significant and lasting weight loss.
Obesity is a complex condition and may be associated with conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep-related breathing problems and joint problems.
Bariatric surgery is not simply about losing weight. It is part of a broader long-term approach involving nutrition, physical activity, behavioural changes and regular medical follow-up.
Whether bariatric surgery is suitable depends on factors including BMI, existing health conditions, previous weight-management efforts and overall health.