Healthy Headlines: Bariatric Surgery

Emily Bryson, WCCB Rising,

CHARLOTTE, NC — Maintaining a healthy weight is a real struggle for many people. For some, the solution could be bariatric surgery. The term bariatric surgery includes several surgical procedures that are performed for the purpose of reducing weight. It’s an option that is becoming more popular each year.

In this week’s Healthy Headlines, Dr. David Voellinger, a surgeon with Novant Health Bariatric Solutions walks us through the various procedures as well as some general guidelines that can help you determine if you, or someone you love, is a good candidate for Bariatric Surgery.

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