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What Is Bariatric Surgery?

Bariatric procedures, also known as a weight loss surgery, can be an effective option for people who are struggling to lose weight.

August 19, 2024
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In reality, obesity is a "disease process that needs notable medical and surgical help – just like depression, hypertension and heart disease," says Dr. Michael Snyder, a medical advisory board member of FuturHealth and the medical director of the Bariatric Surgery Center at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. "That is science, not opinion.”

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Learn more about Dr. Snyder and the team at Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery

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August 19, 2024

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