Weight Loss & Obesity Medical Reference
- Paying for Weight Loss Surgery
WebMD explains the cost of weight loss surgery, what is covered by insurance, and how to convince your insurance company to pay for weight loss surgery.
- Choosing a Type of Weight Loss Surgery
Learn the pros & cons of various bariatric surgeries for weight loss like gastric bypass, vBloc, gastric banding & others.
- Atherosclerosis: What’s Weight Got to Do With It?
Extra weight contributes to atherosclerosis, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Fortunately, taking the weight off can slow down or prevent atherosclerosis.
- What Is Restrictive Surgery for Weight Loss?
Considering gastric banding surgery for weight loss? Read this first.
- What Is Gastric Bypass Surgery?
There are several types of weight loss surgery, from gastric banding to stomach stapling. Learn more about the various methods.
- The Facts About Weight Loss Surgery
Considering weight loss surgery? Get the facts to help you make an informed decision.
- What to Expect After Weight Loss Surgery
You expect to lose weight after weight loss surgery. You may also experience some side effects and health benefits, too. Learn about recovery and beyond.
- Pros and Cons of Weight Loss Surgery
Is weight loss surgery the obesity treatment for you? Learn the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery.
- How to Prepare for Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is more than just gastric bypass. Find out about other options, and learn what to expect before surgery and the potential risks.
- Questions for Your Doctor About Weight Loss Surgery
If you're considering weight loss surgery, find out what questions you should ask your doctor.
- How Is Obesity Treated?
No obesity treatment works for everyone. But your doctor can help you find what works for you, including diet, exercise, medication, surgery, and therapy.
- Causes of Obesity
WebMD explains various causes of obesity, including diet, activity, medications, stress, socioeconomics, and more.
- Restrictive Surgery for Weight Loss
WebMD explains weight loss surgery, including gastric banding and "stomach stapling."
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
An overview of gastric bypass surgery for obesity.
- Health Risks Linked to Obesity
Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for many serious health conditions, including diabetes, sleep apnea, and even cancer. Learn more from WebMD about diseases you can prevent by losing weight.
- Obesity: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
WebMD explains obesity and how to take steps to lose weight.
- What Are Weight Cycling and Yo-Yo Dieting?
Yo-yo dieting and weight cycling is the repeated loss and regain of body weight. Find out if weight cycling and yo-yo dieting are harmful.
- Tips to Set and Achieve Long-Term Weight Loss Goals
Long-term weight loss is not an easy goal. But you can get started with these tips.
- Prescription Weight Loss Drugs: GLP-1s, Tirzepatide, and More
Pros and cons of prescription weight loss drugs.
