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Obesity Surgery to Reduce Weight
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Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery

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Gastrointestinal weight loss surgery is a viable option for people who remain severely obese after trying nonsurgical approaches, or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems.

The surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process.

As in other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity.

Candidates for Weight Loss Surgery

People who may consider gastrointestinal surgery include:

  • Those with a body mass index (BMI) above 40 - about 100 pounds of overweight for men and 80 pounds for women.
  • People with a BMI between 35 and 40 who suffer from type 2 diabetes or life-threatening cardiopulmonary problems such as severe sleep apnea or obesity-related heart disease.

Weight Loss Surgery - No Guaranteed Cure for Obesity

There are no guarantees for any obesity-treatment method, including gastrointestinal surgery, to produce and maintain weight loss. Success is possible only with maximum cooperation and commitment to behavioral change and medical follow-up - and this cooperation and commitment must be carried out for the rest of your life.

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