Mixed
Bariatric surgery (VSG and RYGB) is the most effective and sustainable treatment for obesity, producing marked and sustained weight loss that non-surgical interventions cannot match.
If you have obesity, lifestyle changes alone are unlikely to produce lasting, significant weight loss due to biological homeostasis. Bariatric surgery (specifically VSG or RYGB) is currently the only therapy proven to produce marked and sustained weight loss (50-60% excess body weight). While invasive, modern techniques have very low complication rates. Consult a specialist to see if you qualify.
To date, bariatric surgery is the only effective therapy that leads to marked and sustained body weight loss.
Why this rating
Supported by large prospective studies (SOS, STAMPEDE) and long-term observational data.
Source
Surgical treatment of obesity
Vance L. Albaugh et al. · F1000Research · 2018
DOI 10.12688/f1000research.13515.1
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- Bariatric surgery (RYGB and VSG) is more effective than intensive medical/lifestyle therapy for the resolution of type 2 diabetes, often occurring prior to significant weight loss.Strong
- Bariatric surgery confers a protective effect against cancer mortality, potentially driven by weight loss and intrinsic surgical changes.Good
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