Monday, May 6, 2013

Bariatric weight loss surgery doesn't solve psychological issues | Tampa Bay Times

Bariatric weight loss surgery doesn't solve psychological issues | Tampa Bay Times: Print
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Lavinia Rodriguez


Bariatric surgery such as gastric banding and bypass is being used more and more to treat obesity. These procedures lead to rapid weight loss by restricting the amount you can eat comfortably, by reducing the absorption of nutrients or a combination of both.

Such surgery may sound like a panacea, but that's far from the case.

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