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Is gastric band/stomach stapling a good method for losing weight?
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Depends on you: Although surgery is often necessary for significant weight loss it also takes a patient willing to work hard also. Avoiding high calorie foods is also necessary. You can drink wendy's frostiness all day and still gain weight.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Yes: But without changing lifestyle it is futile. So resolve to change what you eat. How you eat and how much.
Answered 9/9/2012
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