ASMBS: 2020 to 2024 Saw Drop in Number of Metabolic, Bariatric Surgeries

Summary: Between 2020 and 2024, the number of weight-loss surgeries in the U.S. dropped, falling below 200,000 in 2024. Procedures like the gastric sleeve became much less common. Doctors believe this drop is happening because more people are using new weight-loss medicines (like GLP-1 shots) instead of getting surgery. However, experts worry that some patients might be choosing medicines without fully understanding all their treatment options.

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