Weight Loss Surgery Questions

If you´ve lost a dramatic amount of weight, you already know the exhilaration of stepping on the scales and seeing that pounds are dropping off. And, you know the added joy of arriving at a day that you thought might never come--the day you reached your ideal weight. This may not be an impossible dream.

There are a lot of questions about weight loss surgery that need to be considered before this step is undertaken. Is Weight Loss Surgery for You? How does weight loss surgery work? And could bariatric surgery work for you?  For some people, weight loss surgery -- or bariatric surgery -- helps by restricting food intake or interrupting digestive processes. But keep in mind that weight loss surgery is a serious undertaking. You should clearly understand the pros and cons associated with the procedures before making a decision on wheterh or not to take on this invasive action.

Weight-loss (bariatric) surgeries change your digestive system, often limiting the amount of food you can eat.
Gastric bypass is the most frequently performed bariatric surgery in the United States. Many surgeons prefer gastric bypass surgery because it generally has fewer complications than other weight-loss surgeries. Gastric bypass surgery can provide long-term, consistent weight loss if you exercise ...
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