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ENP106: Reversing Bariatric Surgery

November 12, 2025·12 min·1 clip

New data shows post-bariatric hypoglycemia is driven by gut hormone changes from altered anatomy, not just beta cell overgrowth.

This episode features an interview with endocrine fellow Dr. Katherine Hazen about a rare but serious complication of bariatric surgery: severe postprandial hypoglycemia. They discuss a specific patient case where multiple medications failed, leading to the consideration and successful execution of bariatric surgery reversal as a last-resort treatment, exploring the underlying physiology and clinical decision-making involved.

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