Bariatric Weight-Loss Blog

Learn more about Bariatric Surgery and weight-loss here on the BASS Bariatric Blog.
Before and after photos showing Gina’s bariatric transformation.
Bariatric Surgery Success Story: Gina Molina Lost 110 Pounds
September 15, 2025
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Doctor explaining weight loss surgery versus liposuction to patient.
Weight Loss Surgery vs. Liposuction: What’s the Difference?
September 15, 2025
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Doctor explaining safe bariatric surgery options compared to weight loss drugs.
Bariatric Surgery Is Safer Than Weight Loss Drugs or Diets
September 12, 2025
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Piggy bank with tape measure symbolizing affordable bariatric surgery.
Why Bariatric Surgery is the Most Affordable Weight Loss Option
September 9, 2025
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Woman showing loose jeans after significant weight loss
Is Weight Loss Surgery More Effective Than Injections? New Study Says Yes
July 8, 2025
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All Blog Posts

Person injecting a weight loss drug, with a bold red "X" overlay to symbolize disapproval of weight loss injections.
May 14, 2025

Semaglutide Eye Risks: What Bariatric Patients Should Know

Patient and doctor discussing health progress in a friendly, modern office setting
May 26, 2025

Signs You Might Need Bariatric Revision Surgery

Woman sitting on a couch holding her bloated stomach, looking uncomfortable, symbolizing stomach stretching after bariatric surgery
May 21, 2025

Can You Stretch Your Stomach After Surgery?

Person looking at their body in the mirror after major weight loss, showing loose clothing and body transformation in a warm, uplifting setting
May 15, 2025

Loose Skin After Bariatric Surgery: What to Expect and What You Can Do

Woman trying on old jeans after weight loss surgery, highlighting her significant waist reduction with some skin sagging on stomach.
May 11, 2025

What Happens to Your Stomach After Bariatric Surgery?

Comparison of gastric sleeve vs gastric bypass surgery showing reduced stomach size and intestinal rerouting.
May 7, 2025

Gastric Sleeve vs Bypass: Which Is Right for You?

Bathroom scale showing the letters OMG instead of numbers, symbolizing shocking weight regain after stopping semaglutide.
February 21, 2025

The Rebound Effect: Why Weight Loss Drugs May Set You Up for Disappointment

Patient self-administering an Ozempic injection in the stomach for weight loss treatment.
April 3, 2025

The Dark Side of Ozempic: When Weight Loss Comes at a Cost

Former bariatric patient preparing for exercise, representing improved joint health and mobility.
March 21, 2025

The Long-Term Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Extend Beyond Weight Loss

February 7, 2025

Beyond the Quick Fix: Why Bariatric Surgery Offers Lasting Weight Loss Solutions

Patient getting ready to eat a donut, symbolizing the rapid return of appetite after stopping GLP-1 medication.
January 17, 2025

What Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections?

lose-up of a GLP-1 medication injection device alongside glucose monitor.
January 3, 2025

The Long-Term Side Effects of GLP-1 Drugs: What We Know So Far

December 13, 2024

Weight Loss Drugs vs. Bariatric Surgery: The Truth About Long-Term Success

November 29, 2024

Bariatric Surgery vs. Other Weight Loss Procedures: A Comparison

November 8, 2024

Bariatric Surgery and Body Image: A Positive Transformation

Patient injecting themselves with Ozempic despite its serious side effects.
October 25, 2024

Are You Considering Ozempic for Weight Loss? Here Are the Risks You Should Know

October 18, 2024

Finding the Right Bariatric Surgeon: Questions to Ask During Your Consultation

Prescription weight loss pills & medicine bottles on a table.
October 11, 2024

How Weight-Loss Drugs Can Disrupt Your Metabolism

October 4, 2024

The Benefits of Gastric Band Adjustability

September 20, 2024

The Doctor's Perspective: Why Physicians Caution Against Weight-Loss Drugs

September 13, 2024

How to Prepare for Your Gastric Sleeve Surgery Consultation

September 6, 2024

Top Bariatric Surgeons in Walnut Creek: Who to Choose and Why

August 23, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Weight-Loss Drugs: Financial and Health Implications

August 16, 2024

Gastric Sleeve Surgery FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

August 9, 2024

How to Find the Best Bariatric Surgeon Near You