There are two steps during gastric bypass surgery: 1) your surgeon will use staples to divide your stomach to a smaller upper section and larger bottom section
And with obesity rates projected to rise to 47% by 2035, according to a Journal of the American Medical Association article, the need for solutions has never been greater
For less urgent concerns, patients should contact their GP or rheumatology team promptly if they experience worsening joint symptoms, new swelling, or signs of infection, as these may require assessment and treatment adjustment
GLP-1 medications enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce insulin resistance, leading to improved blood sugar control even in individuals without diabetes
One of the biggest things that we worry about in cardiology is depositing, plaquing (cholesterol) or inflammation within the system