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Return to IndexStep 1: Understanding Morbid ObesityStep 2: The Health Risks of ObesityStep 3: Treatment OverviewStep 4: How Weight Loss Surgery Might HelpStep 5: Gastric Bypass SurgeryStep 6: Vertical Banded GastroplastyStep 7: Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding SystemStep 8: Post-Surgical NutritionStep 9: Post-Surgical ExerciseStep 10: Post-Surgical Lifestyle ChangesKey PointsGlossary
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Return to IndexStep 1: Understanding Morbid ObesityStep 2: The Health Risks of ObesityStep 3: Treatment OverviewStep 4: How Weight Loss Surgery Might HelpStep 5: Gastric Bypass SurgeryStep 6: Vertical Banded GastroplastyStep 7: Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding SystemStep 8: Post-Surgical NutritionStep 9: Post-Surgical ExerciseStep 10: Post-Surgical Lifestyle ChangesKey PointsGlossary
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| Surgical Weight Loss: Personal Stories |
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Surgical weight loss is not for everyone. While some people are very happy with their decision to have the surgery, results are different for everyone. These are just a few examples of the many experiences that people can have.
Dana, 42: Lost 95 pounds following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery...
Glenn, 63: Fought his weight for 40 years before having laparoscopic weight loss surgery...
Tanya, 32: Has more energy following her surgical weight loss experience...
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Review Date:
October 15, 2004
Reviewed By: Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, M.D. and A.D.A.M. editorial.
Reviewed By: Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, M.D. and A.D.A.M. editorial.
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