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(also known as Stomach Stapling, Laprascopic Banding, Lap Band)
Gastric Bypass (GBP) refers to a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight as fatty tissue, and the resultant health problems ("co-morbidities") which occur. Bariatric surgery is the surgical treatment of morbid obesity, and in... more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Obesity | 266 |
87% |
| Gastric Bypass Surgery | 49 |
100% |
| Diets & Weight Maintenance | 30 |
97% |
| Food Addiction | 9 |
89% |
| Eating Disorders | 4 |
100% |
Overall, 90% (364
Members)
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Reviews
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Lost 111 lbs. The emotional side has stunted my loss.
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no problems except had to have gallbladder out
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have had a lot of trouble eating food seems to lodge in my chest causing me to get sick to my stomach after eating only about two bits still cant eat bread,mexican food or anything with hot peppers i weighted
376 pounds i lost down to 330 before surgery,now i'm at 210 never burped before in my life since my surgery i do all the time if not i will lose my dinner,still can't eat and drink at the same time,but over all the weight, i lost was worth it.without it i would be in a wheel chair or dead.
376 pounds i lost down to 330 before surgery,now i'm at 210 never burped before in my life since my surgery i do all the time if not i will lose my dinner,still can't eat and drink at the same time,but over all the weight, i lost was worth it.without it i would be in a wheel chair or dead.
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I had RNY surgery on Jan 24, 2008, and I am doing great, never felt better in my life. I am already off my high blood pressure meds and my heartburn meds. My knees thank me every day. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself.
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i was 486 not 260lbs
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if you follow the rules it will work if not you will regain
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worked for 9 years, but when stopped smoking, gained all back plus
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worked well, but is hard work and you need to deal with your food issues before you have this surgery.
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