Bariatric surgery
13 innovations that inspired us in 2023
A treatment for an incurable cancer. Catheters to better diagnose and treat AFib. A surgical stapler that’s easier to use. These are just some of the Johnson & Johnson advances that are helping improve the health of people everywhere.
What if bariatric surgery were easier to perform—and recover from?
Learn how new technology from Johnson & Johnson aims to be a game-changer not only for patients, but for surgeons, too.
The facts about weight-loss surgery: Medical experts debunk 6 common myths
If getting healthy is one of your resolutions—and you’ve wondered about bariatric surgery—here are answers to some common questions, including what BMI you really need to have to qualify for the procedure and whether you can expect to gain any weight back.
It’s a family affair: “My mom and I both had bariatric surgery because our health was at risk”
Talk about strength in numbers. After struggling with obesity and a family history of health issues, Sonya Fox and her college-aged daughter, Rebecca Moore, jointly made the decision to take control of their futures with the weight-loss procedure.
6 Things We Now Know About Obesity
Over a third of Americans qualify as obese, but misconceptions abound as to what’s causing the global health epidemic. (Hint: It’s not just about diet and exercise.) We talked to obesity experts about the latest science-backed findings and current research underway.
From injury to athlete: 3 inspiring stories of surgical recovery
Who says undergoing a surgical procedure has to be discouraging? These patients found the opposite to be true—their experiences only fired up their competitive spirits.
“We had bariatric surgery": a couple shares what it’s really like to undergo the weight-loss procedure”
Meet Stephen and Zohar, who elected to have bariatric surgery together and are now embracing their healthier—and combined 162-pounds-lighter—life.
Health Partner: The digital tool that can help you navigate your knee, hip or weight-loss journey
Grappling with joint or weight issues? Enter The Health Partner for Knees, Health Partner for Hips and Health Partner for Weight Loss Surgery suite of websites and apps—unveiled this week at the Consumer Electronics Show.