The Section of Minimally Invasive Surgery’s goal is to increase patient benefit by decreasing the size of surgical incisions, with a focus on upper gastrointestinal, hernia, solid organ and weight loss surgery. Faculty members are leaders in their field, and share their recent research efforts, along with stories from clinical practices and training.


Easing into a Healthy Diet after Bariatric Surgery

Easing into a Healthy Diet after Bariatric Surgery (Links to an external site)

After weight loss surgery, the recovery process involves progressing through a diet in four stages. Angie Britt, Supervisor of Patient Service Operations for the Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Program at Washington University School of Medicine, walks through these stages, with suggested meals and recipes for inspiration.