Bariatric surgery is a highly efficacious method for treating severe obesity and has been shown to result in substantial weight loss and metabolic health improvement. Common procedures, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding reduce total body weight and resolve comorbidities associated with obesity, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Patient selection, commitment to dietary and lifestyle modifications, and long-term follow-up impact surgery outcomes. Overall, many patients report a better quality of life, improved mobility, and decreased cardiovascular risk. On the flip side, bariatric surgery has risks pertaining to complications, including nutritional deficiencies, gastrointestinal complications, and the possibility that some patients may need to undergo a reoperation. Assessing outcomes post-surgery is needed to aid with clinical judgment and patient education, and ultimately long-term management for continued weight loss and improved metabolic health.
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