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Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss

Learn more about the form of weight loss surgery known as gastric bypass.
Gastric Bypass FAQ: Is it Right for Me?
You need to consider several factors about life after GB to decide whether or not it is right for you.
Gastric Bypass FAQ: Open vs. Laparoscopic Surgery
Learn the difference between gastric bypass performed via open or laparoscopic surgery.
Gastric Bypass FAQ: What does Gastric Bypass Do?
Learn what the gastric bypass procedure actually does to your stomach and intestines.
Introduction to Gastric Bypass
Learn some basic information about what gastric bypass surgery is, its variations, and the effect it has on your eating habits.
Gastric Bypass May Lengthen Life Span
Research shows that gastric bypass surgery may lengthen patients' life span by around three years.
Gastric Bypass May Decrease Appetite
A 2004 study showed that the gastric bypass procedure may actually help to lessen patients' appetites.
Scoring System Ranks Gastric Bypass Risk
A scoring system developed at Duke University will help patients and doctors assess the risks of gastric bypass.
Payment and Insurance for Gastric Bypass Surgery
Learn how to gain approval from your insurance company or pay for surgery yourself if you're not covered.
Gastric Bypass FAQ: Does Gastric Bypass Work?
What does is take for GB to work in the long-term?
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