In this engaging discussion, Dr. Vivian Sanchez, an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University and a bariatric surgery expert, sheds light on the transformative power of bariatric surgery. She explores how this underutilized tool can promote significant weight loss, correct diabetes, and enhance quality of life. Dr. Sanchez emphasizes the critical aspects of patient selection, preoperative preparations, and the complexities of postoperative care, providing valuable insights for healthcare professionals to better support their patients.