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Bariatric medicine is a subspecialty of medicine that focuses on the treatment of obesity and related diseases. It involves the use of surgical procedures and medical treatments to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight. | Bariatric medicine is a subspecialty of medicine that focuses on the treatment of obesity and related diseases. It involves the use of surgical procedures and medical treatments to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight. | ||
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==Bariatric surgery== | ==Bariatric surgery== | ||
Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for obesity and is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with obesity-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea. The most common bariatric surgeries are gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. | Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective treatments for obesity and is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or a BMI of 35 or greater with obesity-related health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea. The most common bariatric surgeries are gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. | ||
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Bariatric medicine is a comprehensive approach to the treatment of obesity and related diseases. It involves the use of surgical procedures, medical treatments, and lifestyle modifications to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight and improve their overall health. | Bariatric medicine is a comprehensive approach to the treatment of obesity and related diseases. It involves the use of surgical procedures, medical treatments, and lifestyle modifications to help individuals achieve and maintain a healthy weight and improve their overall health. | ||
==How can [[W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and Medspa]] help? | ==How can [[W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep and Medspa]] help?== | ||
W8MD is a leading medical weight loss, sleep, and medspa center that offers a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. With experienced doctors trained in the field of [[bariatric medicine]] using evidence based medicine, W8MD is able to help thousands of patients not only [[lose weight]] but also to maintain the weight. | W8MD is a leading medical weight loss, sleep, and medspa center that offers a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. With experienced doctors trained in the field of [[bariatric medicine]] using evidence based medicine, W8MD is able to help thousands of patients not only [[lose weight]] but also to maintain the weight. | ||
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