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Tallal Zeni, Special to hometownlife.com Published 1:38 p.m. ET Feb. 27, 2020

Tallal Zeni, MD(Photo: Courtesy of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System)

For many Americans this may be the year to consider bariatric surgery. If you have already attempted medical weight loss through classes or programs and yet remain morbidly obese meaning more than 80 or 100 pounds over your ideal body weight then bariatric surgery may be a consideration.

According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, roughly 24 million Americans fall into the morbidly obese category. If you are amongst this group, medical studies tell us there is less than a 5% success rate you will lose the excess weight without surgery. The good news for those considered morbidly obese is that there are still many options available. You may be a candidate for bariatric surgery, more commonly referred to as weight loss surgery.

Bariatric surgery can help patients lose an average of 70 percent of their excess weight. So for someone who is approximately 100 pounds above their ideal weight, they can expect to lose 70 pounds with weight loss surgery. Beyond the obvious weight loss benefits and improved quality of life, there are many medical benefits that are equally important. Bariatric surgery can resolve or improve many diseases associated with obesity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart diseases, sleep apnea, arthritis and joint pain. All of these health benefits explain why most medical insurances cover the cost of surgery.

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Though we offer different bariatric surgeries most commonly sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass and different techniques such as laparoscopic as well as robotic surgery, the fundamental idea behind the success of each is the same. First, by reducing the size of a patient's stomach, a person will feel fuller faster and thus will consume less calories. Second, many of the surgeries improve ones metabolic hormones to decrease appetite and help sustain weight loss for the long term. Third, bariatric surgery, depending on the type, may bypass some of the intestine leading to decreased absorption of calories. Combined with a sensible and protein rich nutrition plan, as well as a healthy exercise program, bariatric surgery is proven to be a successful weight-loss approach for many people.

If you are 100 pounds or more overweight, you are not alone. There is a community of people just like you that shares similar experiences, feelings and frustrations. Whether you join a gym, a weight loss center or are considering bariatric surgery, there are options available to help you lose weight, eliminate or reduce many diseases, and improve your overall quality of life.

Tallal Zeni, MD, is the medical director of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System's Michigan Bariatric Institute. He is board certified in general surgery and fellowship trained in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He performs surgery at St. Mary Mercy Livonia and St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. For more information about bariatric surgery, call 734-655-2692 or visit http://www.stjoeshealth.org.

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