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When serious joint problems and concerns about obesity are both present, researchers say addressing one concern before the other can have a positive impact on the overall outcome. Studies have found that patients who are obese and require total joint arthroplasty tend to fare better following replacement surgery if they’ve undergone bariatric surgery first. One of the more recent studies that dove into the benefits of losing weight before undergoing joint replacement involved more than 5,000 morbidly obese patients who needed total joint replacement surgery. About half the group underwent bariatric surgery first while the other half did not. A small group of less than 2,000 patients who needed hip replacement surgery were also studied, as well. Researchers ultimately found that patients who addressed weight first had significantly lowered complication rates following replacement surgery. They also reported increased quality of life following both procedures while also enjoying incre...

Getting weight under control isn’t always as easy as some make it out to be. When diet and exercise alone fail to provide the necessary results to address obesity and help improve overall health, bariatric surgery may be recommended. Often considered an option of last resort for helping those who are obese shed pounds and keep them off, bariatric surgical procedures have a long and proven history of producing results.  People who explore bariatric surgery and other medical interventions to address obesity will find there are a number of options available. The following three surgical procedures are among the most commonly performed for people who suffer from serious obesity: • Gastric bypass – This procedure is the most involved, but it is also the most popular because of the dramatic weight-loss results it procedures. It involves reducing the stomach’s holding capacity while also rerouting the digestive track to limit the body’s ability to absorb calories. • Sleeve gastr...