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Why has the rate of gastric bypass surgery increased so drastically in recent years?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Quick fix: People are generally looking for the fastest way to do something, requiring the least amount of effort and time. Like any other weight loss surgery, over time, you can find a way to beat it. Losing weight the old fashioned way, diet, exercise, and life style modification is the long term way to success.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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