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Weight Loss Surgery.
Bariatric surgery, commonly referred to as weight loss surgery (WLS), or obesity surgery. Surgical intervention can help people with severe obesity lose a substantial amount of excess weight, reduce the amount of obesity-related diseases, extend life expectancy, and improve quality of life.
The most common bariatric procedures are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch surgery.
Bariatric surgery, commonly referred to as weight loss surgery (WLS), or obesity surgery. Surgical intervention can help people with severe obesity lose a substantial amount of excess weight, reduce the amount of obesity-related diseases, extend life expectancy, and improve quality of life.
The most common bariatric procedures are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch surgery.
"The television show 'My 600-lb Life' inspired many people to consider WLS after viewing the process on-screen and results"
by DryNTame January 21, 2022