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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is a type of treatment for obesity. This information will help you learn about:

  • why bariatric surgery is done
  • how it's done
  • what to expect
  • the changes you need to make before you have surgery and keep doing after surgery
  • how life changes after bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery is different for everyone. Your healthcare team will talk to you about what you can expect from bariatric surgery and help you decide if it’s the best way for you to manage obesity.​

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