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Featured Article Obesity Surgery: Weighing the Benefits Bariatric surgery, or obesity surgery, which includes gastric banding and gastric bypass, is not for everyone. But for some individuals the benefits may outweigh the risks. Individuals with severe or morbid obesity who have a BMI over 40 or individuals with a BMI over 35 and other obesity related health problems are good candidates for obesity surgery. The surgery promotes rapid weight loss and minimal regaining of weight. And, the weight loss also improves the obesity-related health complications of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea and heart disease. Obesity surgery requires careful consideration since this surgery cannot be reversed at a later date. The objective of weight loss surgery is to alter the way the body digests and absorbs food. Digestion involves the breakdown of foods into nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other vitamins and minerals. Once the foods have been broken down into small particles they are absorbed into the cells to provide the body with energy. Read on to learn more about obesity surgery.			Blogs
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