bariatric surgery

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Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from weight loss surgery, officials say

1:57am July 14, 2023

by The Associated Press

The coroner's report says the complication that Presley experienced is a common complication from bariatric surgery, which is a weight loss procedure.

The availability of effective weight-loss drugs — along with their endorsement by major doctors groups — gives parents an easier path to treat obesity in their kids. But for many parents, putting their kids on what could be a lifelong prescription is no easy decision.

Health & Safety

Lifesaving or stigmatizing? Parents wrestle with obesity treatment options for kids

5:22pm May 16, 2023

by Yuki Noguchi

New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.

Maria Caprigno and her son, Harry, at Disney World.

Health & Safety

13 years after bariatric surgery, a 27-year-old says it changed her life

1:23pm April 18, 2023

by Yuki Noguchi

Maria Caprigno was one of the youngest people in the U.S. to get the surgery. As parents and doctors grapple with the obesity treatment for teens, Caprigno cites the long-term benefits.

Kayla Northam's weight topped 300 pounds as a teenager. She'd started to develop diabetes, and liver and joint problems before seeking bariatric surgery about a decade ago at age 18.

Bariatric Surgery Works, But Isn't Offered To Most Teens Who Have Severe Obesity

12:31pm June 17, 2021

by Yuki Noguchi

Experts now say the procedure is the most effective treatment for severe childhood obesity, which affects a growing number of kids. But stigma and insurers often stand in the way.

When exercise and diet aren't enough, some parents consider stomach-reduction surgery for obese teens.

Bariatric Surgery Helps Teens With Severe Obesity Reduce Heart Disease Risk

3:32pm January 08, 2018

by Tara Haelle

Adolescents with severe obesity who had bariatric surgery showed significant improvements in cardiovascular disease risk factors such as elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol.

A new study counters the presumption that bariatric surgery is just a short-term fix for severe obesity.

Bariatric Surgery Can Help People Keep Weight Off Long Term

5:03am September 05, 2016

by Patti Neighmond

Earlier studies suggested that most people put the pounds back on, but a large study that followed people for a decade after bariatric surgery found that the vast majority avoided gaining weight.

Physical exercise, diet and supportive counseling are the first steps of any weight-loss program. But sometimes that's not enough to take large amounts of weight off, and keep it off, doctors say.

Surgery Helps Some Obese Teens In Battle To Get Fit

8:18pm November 06, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

Three years after bariatric surgery, more than 200 severely obese teens studied had dropped about a third of their weight and improved their metabolism, heart health and self-esteem.

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Health & Safety

When Bariatric Surgery's Benefits Wane, This Procedure Can Help

7:37am January 19, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

Bariatric surgery works for severely obese patients because it shrinks the size of the stomach. But years later, the stomach starts to expand and some patients regain the weight they lost.

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A lap band displayed on a model of a human stomach. It creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach that makes people feel full more quickly.

Bariatric Surgery Cuts The Risk Of Death Years Later

1:23pm January 13, 2015

by Nancy Shute

People considering weight-loss surgery haven't had much evidence on long-term risks or benefits. A study finds lower death rates after surgery, even for people who were older and less healthy.

Evidence is growing that bariatic surgery reduces health risks of obesity.

For Many, Affordable Care Act Won't Cover Bariatric Surgery

4:00pm May 28, 2013

by Sarah Varney

Bariatric surgery has a good track record in combating the health risks of obesity. But new health exchanges in Mississippi and other Southern states won't pay for it, even though those states have some of the nation's highest rates of obesity.

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