Weight loss surgery can also be known as bariatric surgery or obesity surgery. Weight loss surgery includes a variety of procedures aimed at combating obesity by reducing the size of the stomach and modifying the digestive system meaning that people are only able to eat small amounts of food at a time therefore less food is absorbed into the body. Weight loss surgery works well for many people who are considered to be very overweight, also known as obese. Generally after these weight loss procedures have been performed people tend to lose a lot of weight and are more likely to keep weight off than they would by diet and exercise alone.
The most popular surgical procedures to assist with weight loss include:
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