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Morbid Obesity : Types of Surgery

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Types Of Surgery

Bariatric Surgery: Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD)
You may have either a Biliopancreatic Diversion (BPD) or a Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch (BPD/DS). With these two procedures, a portion of the stomach is removed.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 16, 2004
Bariatric Surgery: Laparoscopic Adjustable Banding
Bariatric surgery changes the size of your stomach to help you lose weight. The goal is to limit how much food can be eaten and/or absorbed at one time.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 16, 2004
Bariatric Surgery: Roux-en-Y Bypass
In a Roux-en-Y bypass part of the stomach is closed off with staples to create a smaller pouch. The smaller stomach helps restrict the amount of food you can eat at one time.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 16, 2004
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