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What surgical options treat obesity?
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Diet and exercise!: Ok, those aren't surgical options. But they work! buy the entire set of dvds of the "biggest loser" show...And do it. It beats surgery by a mile. By a million miles.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Choices: The three most common operation in the us are the gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and lap band.
Answered 9/16/2013
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There are many: Including gastric bypass, gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, biliopancreatic diversion, spinal cord stimulator, gastric pacemaker to name a few .. But remember even with these surgical procedures, optimizing a person's lifestyle in regards to dietary habits and activities levels is still key.
Answered 10/31/2015
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