Optimal Way to Manage

Morbid Obesity is

Bariatric Surgery

Jim Ellsmere, MD MS FRCSC FACS

NEJM September 21, 2017

NEJM September 21, 2017

Conclusions

• Behavior change is the cornerstone of treatment

• The typical patient with morbid obesity undergoing lifestyle counselling will maintain their weight

• A patient with morbid obesity undergoing lifestyle counselling and bariatric surgery can expect to lose 1/3 of their body weight

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