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Weight Loss Surgery

By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com

Updated: July 14, 2008

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Definition: Surgical procedures that produce weight loss by restricting food intake and/or interfering with nutrition through malabsorption.
Also Known As: bariatric surgery
Examples: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a popular form of weight loss surgery.
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