Metabolic bariatric surgery offers durable weight loss and medical improvement for obesity, contrary to misconceptions about obesity as a lack of willpower. Despite its effectiveness and safety, surgical treatment remains vastly underutilized due to societal stigma and patient misconceptions. Healthcare practitioners must combat these perceptions, advocating for surgery as a legitimate treatment for obesity alongside medical interventions. Addressing societal attitudes and providing comprehensive care are crucial for improving access to effective obesity treatments.
Journal Article by Schirmer B in JAMA Surg