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2. Bariatric surgery - Wikipedia

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   Bariatric surgery (also known as metabolic surgery or weight loss surgery) is a medical term for surgical procedures used to manage obesity and obesity-related conditions. [1] [2] Long term weight loss with bariatric surgery may be achieved through alteration of gut hormones, physical reduction of stomach size, reduction of nutrient absorption, or a combination of these.

3. Gastric bypass surgery - Wikipedia

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   The profound weight loss which occurs after bariatric surgery is due to taking in much less energy (calories) than the body needs to use every day. Fat tissue must be burned to offset the deficit, and weight loss results.

4. Bariatric surgery better for weight loss than GLP-1 drugs ...

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   Researchers say weight loss surgery is the best option for losing and sustaining weight loss. GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy help people lose weight, but the researchers said weight often ...

5. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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   Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), also known as stomach stapling, is a form of bariatric surgery for weight control. The VBG procedure involves using a band and staples to create a small stomach pouch. In the bottom of the pouch is an approximate one-centimeter hole through which the pouch contents can flow into the remainder of the stomach ...

6. Weight-loss surgery may preserve kidney health more ... - AOL

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   Therefore, weight-loss success is defined as someone losing at least half that weight and keeping it off for at least 5 years. “The long-term success with diet and exercise alone is about 2–5% ...

7. Does Compounded Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss? - AOL

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   About 30 percent of them lost 20 percent of their body weight — which is comparable to the amount of weight loss seen after weight loss surgery. Semaglutide can also have protective effects on ...