Barbell Medicine Podcast

Episode #252: Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

Nov 22, 2023

This podcast explores metabolic bariatric surgery, including its efficacy, eligibility criteria, and preoperative assessment. It also discusses the long-term outcomes and impact on fertility and pregnancy. The chapter highlights misconceptions and barriers surrounding the surgery and suggests rebranding as behavior change surgery.

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Metabolic Bariatric Surgery: History, Mechanisms, and Procedures

03:51 • 21min

Eligibility Criteria for Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

Preoperative Assessment for Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

29:41 • 24min

Metabolic effects of excess adiposity and an ad for Factor and Baraby

Long-Term Outcomes of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

58:37 • 18min

Metabolic Surgery and its Impact on Fertility and Pregnancy

01:16:10 • 24min

Breaking Down Barriers and Misconceptions

01:40:23 • 4min

Rebranding Metabolic Surgery as Behavior Change Surgery

01:44:16 • 4min