According to the latest statistics from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), almost a quarter million people underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2018. Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach and bypasses some of the small intestine. While the idea of making surgical changes to your body might sound appealing, bariatric surgery isn’t for everyone. The surgery alone will not magically remove your excess weight. Candidates need to understand that it should be complemented with diet and exercise so that they can achieve long-term health and wellness goals.  It is a serious operation which requires lifelong changes in eating patterns and lifestyle habits which may not be in the best interests of some candidates.