Is weight loss surgery right for you? What to know before you decide

Is weight loss surgery right for you? What to know before you decide

Medically reviewed by Isabel Casimiro, MD, PhDruizluquepaz / Getty Images Losing weight from bariatric surgery can help improve your overall health, mood, and quality of life.Weight loss surgery—also known as bariatric surgery—is a broad term that describes surgical procedures designed to help you lose weight. Weight loss surgeries do this by adjusting the stomach and intestines to restrict food intake and calorie absorption. These procedures ar…