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Bariatric Surgery

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Bariatric surgery is recognized as the most-effective treatment for significant, long-term weight loss, and advances in minimally invasive techniques have made it low-risk, with shorter recovery times and lasting results. At UTMB Health, our dedicated team provides comprehensive support before, during, and after surgery to help you achieve your goals and reduce the risks of obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. .

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Myth Busters
Myth #1: All bariatric patients eventually regain all the weight they lost.	Based on long-term studies, over 80% of patients maintained their weight loss 20 years after surgery.
Myth #2: Bariatric surgery is dangerous.	Bariatric surgery is actually safer than a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which is the removal of the gallbladder. This is one of the most common general gastrointestinal surgeries performed at UTMB Health. Because bariatric surgery is minimally invasive, it’s generally considered a safe procedure. Patients typically stay only one night in the hospital and can go home the next day. While there’s a possibility for both short-term and long-term risks after surgery, such as infection or ulcers, the likelihood of most risks is very low.
Myth #3: Bariatric surgery treatment only involves surgeons.	UTMB Health’s bariatric weight loss services incorporate a multidisciplinary team approach. This means that our surgeons, nurse practitioners, dieticians, psychologists, and coordinator work closely together to set patients up for success in their long-term obesity care.
Myth #4: After bariatric surgery, you’ll be expected to keep the weight off on your own.	Unlike at other hospitals, UTMB Health believes in lifelong follow-up. We don’t want to just operate on patients and leave them to take care of themselves, by themselves. We want to be part of their journey. This includes a post-surgical follow-up after two weeks, six weeks, six months, and a year. We also follow up annually for life and give patients the option to schedule additional follow-up visits.
Myth #5: Women can’t get pregnant after a weight loss procedure.	Women can still get pregnant and give birth after bariatric surgery or an incisionless weight loss procedure. However, we strongly recommend waiting a specific amount of time before conceiving. We suggest waiting at least two years after bariatric surgery and at least 12-24 months after an incisionless procedure. Your surgeon will provide you with an exact period, depending on which procedure you have.