Guide to Bariatric Diet: The term bariatric surgery refers to any surgical procedure on the stomach or intestines to induce weight loss.

By Barry Peterson

Bariatric surgery is a life-changing process. The surgery is a tool to help you lose weight. Once the weight comes off, it's up to you to implement lifestyle changes that last. As you lose weight, exercise becomes more comfortable. The knowledge you've gained during your nutrition consults becomes invaluable.Bariatric surgery is a term that encompasses several procedures. The most common procedure in the United States is gastric sleeve surgery (sleeve gastrostomy). Gastric bypass is the second most often performed bariatric surgery and Lap Band surgery is the third most popular procedure in the United States. Duodenal Switch is another very effective, although less frequently performed, procedure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08K4NV6P9
• ISBN13: 9798690240325
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"