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While many people successfully lose weight by eating healthfully and exercising regularly, these typical weight loss methods don't work for everyone. For some, especially the morbidly obese, bariatric surgery is the only option for weight loss. Depending on patients needs and desires, they can choose between a few different types of bariatric surgery, including gastric banding, gastric bypass and roux-en-y procedures. Because all types of bariatric surgery will dramatically change patients' digestive systems, doctors have thorough screening processes to ensure that patients are eligible and understand the procedure and recovery process.

• Surgery and Weight Loss
• Bariatric Surgery Types
• Gastric Bypass
• Gastric Banding
• Vertial Banded Gastroplasty
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Risks and Complications
• What to Expect
• Diet
• Health Changes
• Body Changes
• Psychological Issues
• Good Candidates
• Making the Choice
• Related Plastic Surgery
• Typical Costs
• Choosing a Surgeon
• Bariatric Discount Cards
• Resources