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Gastric Bypass Surgery Directory
Gastric bypass surgery is a type of weight loss surgery. There are risks with gastric bypass, so the decision should be made carefully and with the approval of your doctor. However, gastric bypass can be very effective in helping people lose a lot of weight quickly. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how gastric bypass is done, pros and cons, recovery, cost, and much more.
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
An overview of gastric bypass surgery for obesity.
Is Weight Loss Surgery for You?
How does weight loss surgery work? Could bariatric surgery work for you?
Risks and Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
Is weight loss surgery the obesity treatment for you? Learn the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery.
What to Expect After Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery can dramatically change your life. WebMD explains the different options and their benefits and risks.
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Life After Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric bypass surgery can definitely change a person's life for the better, but there are also some serious risks and profound life changes that go along with the surgery.
Bariatric Surgery
It's not for everyone, but when it works, the results can be dramatic.
Weight Loss Surgery for Obesity
Discover the risks and benefits of two types of weight loss surgery ― gastric banding and gastric bypass ― for men.
Weight Loss Surgery: Long-Term Results
Bariatric surgery can help you get past those cravings, get healthier, and be more active.