Bariatric surgery remains the most effective treatment for individuals struggling with obesity, offering not only significant and sustainable weight loss, but also providing improvements in various weight-related medical problems. One common medical problem that affects many patients with obesity is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent in North America. 1 in 5 people will complain of GERD/heartburn symptoms this number increases in the people who are obese. People describe a burning sensation deep to the sternum, acidic sensation in the mouth, foul-smelling breath, teeth decay/destruction, voice hoarseness, coughing/vomiting blood, weight
Obesity surgery has as its main objective the loss of weight and resolution of co-morbidities. Currently, weight loss surgery is one of the best tools we have to achieve both. Obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) There is a direct association between obesity and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). In the last
