Obesity is a complex, widespread chronic disease whose patients are subject to prejudices and stigmas contributing to the associated morbidity and mortality. Treatments must be grounded in the science of chronic disease management beyond the simplistic “eat less and move more.”

In this episode, experienced bariatric surgeons Dr. Pierre Garneau and Dr. Alexandre Bougie delve deeper into the different bariatric surgeries with a focus on sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion. They demystify procedures, address concerns and clear up misconceptions. Listeners are encouraged to re-listen to the episode for a better understanding and are informed that future episodes will cover more diverse topics with special guests.

In this new episode of "La Poche Gastrique", Dr. Garneau and Dr. Bougie discuss surgical tourism. They discuss the challenges and dangers of undergoing such an operation far from home. This episode is essential for those who wish to understand the issues surrounding this practice. We invite you to listen for a complete and nuanced perspective.

Dr. Azar is the first guest at the gastric pouch. Pharmacological treatments for obesity are discussed by this endocrinologist who is an expert in metabolic care. Be sure to listen to opinions on the place of medical treatment now and in the future in relation to bariatric surgery.

In this moving episode of "The Gastric Pouch," we delve into the story of Christian, a man who defied the challenges of obesity and the judgments of those around him to find renewal through bariatric surgery.

In this episode, Dr. Garneau and Dr. Bougie take an in-depth look at nutrition before bariatric surgery with Evelyne Bergevin, a nutritionist specializing in bariatric surgery.

In this highly anticipated episode, Dr. Garneau and Dr. Bougie return with Evelyne Bergevin, our nutritionist-dietitian specializing in bariatric surgery, to discuss life after surgery. Evelyne explains the importance of post-operative nutrition and distinguishes the three essential pillars: proteins, hydration and chewing.

This episode highlights post-bariatric reconstructive surgery with plastic surgeon Geneviève Gaudreau. She explores the differences between abdominal lipectomy and abdominoplasty, while addressing the RAMQ’s often unclear process for covering reconstructive procedures.