{"id":10331,"date":"2025-10-27T20:21:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T20:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=10331"},"modified":"2025-10-27T20:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T20:21:24","slug":"common-misconceptions-about-bariatric-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/common-misconceptions-about-bariatric-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Misconceptions About Bariatric Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10332 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-300x126.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-1536x647.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-2048x863.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/GettyImages-1459272018-500x211.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Bariatric, or gastric bypass surgery for weight loss, is a surgical treatment for severe obesity that involves making changes to the digestive system. It is performed when diet and exercise haven\u2019t worked, or when a person is at risk for serious health problems due to their weight.<\/p>\n<p>There are several myths and misconceptions about bariatric surgery and its outcomes, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bariatric surgery is unnecessary, and people just need to eat less and exercise more<\/li>\n<li>Bariatric surgery is dangerous<\/li>\n<li>Bariatric surgery will make a person thin<\/li>\n<li>Bariatric surgery and weight loss will make a person happy and improve their relationships<\/li>\n<li>Bariatric surgery will prevent a person from overeating<\/li>\n<li>Bariatric surgery is an easy way out<\/li>\n<li>Most people will gain the weight back after surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bariatric surgery can be a lifesaving solution for many people who are overweight. Bariatric surgery, along with a commitment to lifestyle changes, not only provides long-term weight loss but it significantly improves the health and quality of life for many.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/clinical-services\/bariatric-surgery-center\/\">Bariatric Surgery Services<\/a>\u00a0at Flushing Hospital or procedures performed by our doctors, please call\u00a0718-408-6977 or\u00a0718-670-8908.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bariatric, or gastric bypass surgery for weight loss, is a surgical treatment for severe obesity that involves making changes to the digestive system. 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