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Weight Loss SurgeryWeight loss surgery, also referred to as bariatric or gastrointestinal surgery, is designed to reduce severe obesity in patients. Weight Loss Surgical ProceduresGastrointestinal surgical procedures include: Liposuction, Adjustable Gastric Banding (AGB), Vertical Banded Gastroplasty (VBG), Roux-en-Y-Gastric Bypass (RGB), Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) and Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS). More common names include: stomach bypass, stomach stapling, stomach balloon or lap band®. Less common weight loss surgical procedures include jaw-wiring. Weight loss surgery has a direct impact on obesity, although for lasting weight control it must be accompanied by weight-related lifestyle changes in the form of diet modification and increased physical exercise. A patient's commitment to these lifestyle changes is an essential element in the long term success of any weight loss surgery. Weight Loss Surgery - An Effective Option for ObesityGastrointestinal surgery is the best option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The surgery causes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. Weight Loss Surgery - Patient CandidatesPeople 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. See Body Mass Index Chart People with a BMI between 35 and 40 may also be candidates for surgery if they also suffer from life threatening cardiopulmonary problems, or obesity-induced physical problems that are seriously interfering with lifestyle. Additional Weight Loss Surgery Resources:For more explanation of weight loss surgery, use these resources. American Society for Bariatric Surgery www. obesityhelp.com Sources include: Vegetarian Healthy Diet Program |
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