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Bariatric surgery, weight-loss medication, or both? Navigating your options

Bariatric surgery and medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound are powerful tools that can be used separately or together. Learn how they’re helping more people lose weight and get healthy.

Benjamin Schneider, M.D. / Tonia Vinton, M.D.

September 5, 2024

Anti-obesity drugs are closing the gap between dieting and bariatric surgery

“Eat less, move more” is not a long-term weight management solution. But anti-obesity medications like GLP-1 agonists can change a patient’s relationship with food so they can focus on creating healthy, sustainable habits.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D.

September 7, 2023

How to treat ‘Ozempic face’ and other effects of significant weight loss

Discover expert treatments to combat “Ozempic face” and manage other effects of significant weight loss with precision plastic surgery at UT Southwestern.

Al Aly, M.D.

June 26, 2023

Metabolic reset: Benefits of bariatric surgery beyond weight loss

Bariatric surgery is one of the safest and most effective tools for weight loss. It significantly reduces the risks of chronic health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D.

March 16, 2023

Tackling the dual challenges of AFib and weight wellness

A 10% weight loss can reverse atrial fibrillation. UT Southwestern's program helps patient manage their weight and their AFib.

Jaime Almandoz, M.D. / Jose Joglar, M.D.

July 6, 2022

Bariatric endoscopy offers nonsurgical option for prime weight loss

UT Southwestern’s Endobariatric Program offers a minimally invasive alternative to bariatric surgery for major weight loss. Anna Tavakkoli, M.D., discusses how ESG, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, helps patients lose significant weight when traditional lifestyle interventions, like diet and exercise, are ineffective.

Anna Tavakkoli, M.D.

September 30, 2021

Tailoring the dress or suit: The benefits of skin removal surgery after major weight loss

Living with loose, excess skin after bariatric surgery or massive weight loss interferes with self-confidence and quality of life. Dr. Al Aly is one of the pioneers in plastic surgery procedures that have given patients the body shape and look that reflects their new, healthier lifestyle.

Al Aly, M.D.

April 21, 2021

Bariatric surgery and pregnancy: Answers to patients' FAQs

Obesity can increase the risk of fertility and pregnancy complications. Discover how weight loss surgery can help both men and women become parents.

Melanie Hafford, M.D. / Patricia Santiago-Munoz, M.D.

April 28, 2020

Robotic bariatric surgery: A new weapon in the fight against obesity

Weight-loss surgery has evolved dramatically in the last 20 years, and now the newest weapon in the fight against obesity is available at UT Southwestern: Robotic bariatric surgery. Learn about the advantages of the new technology from bariatric surgeon and division chief Benjamin Schneider, M.D., in this week’s MedBlog.

Benjamin Schneider, M.D.

September 26, 2019

Should I have bariatric surgery before my pregnancy?

If you are severely overweight and want to become pregnant, you need a plan that might include bariatric surgery. A UT Southwestern doctor gives you 3 things to think about.

Patricia Santiago-Munoz, M.D.

August 11, 2015

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Revisional Bariatric Surgery