By Dr. John H. Rodriguez, Chief of Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
For many years, obesity has been misunderstood. Too often, it is seen as a matter of willpower or lifestyle choices alone, rather than what it truly is: a complex, chronic disease influenced by genetics, biology, metabolism, environment, and long-term health factors. [1]
As a bariatric surgeon, I have the privilege of seeing both sides of this reality every day. I have seen how weight-loss surgery can transform a person’s health – restoring mobility, improving chronic conditions,…
