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• Bariatric Surgery Side Effects May Carry Hidden Pregnancy Risks: Study

  March 2, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study found both risks and benefits for pregnant women who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery.

• Advil, Motril, Other Popular Pain Meds May Slow Gastrointestinal Healing: Study

  February 10, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that NSAIDs can slow down healing after gastrointestinal surgery, leading to dangerous complications and internal leakage.

• Bariatric Surgery Linked to Acute Pancreatitis Risk

  January 23, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that bariatric surgery appears to increase the risk of acute pancreatitis.

• Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery May Change How You Taste Food: Study

  November 6, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  New research indicates that some bariatric surgery patients experience a loss in taste intensity, but that also contributes to their losing weight.

• Gastric Bypass Linked to More Weight Loss, More Complications, Than Lap Bands: Study

  November 3, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study reveals that gastric bypass surgery results in more weight loss than gastric banding, but also poses more risks.

• Bariatric Sugery Effective, But Questions About Complications Remain: Study

  October 7, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that bariatric weight loss surgery is effective, but raises questions about side effects, long-term effectiveness.