Restrictive operations are easier to perform and are generally safer than malabsorptive, or bypass, operations, the Weight-control Information Network says. But people who have restrictive surgery generally lose less weight than people who malabsorptive operations, and they are less likely to maintain weight loss over time.
Whether you are undergoing surgery for the first time or the tenth, understanding why you need it, the risks involved, and the aftereffects will help you make the right decisions and deal effectively with the outcome.
If you are obese, surgery to lose weight may be safer than carrying around those extra pounds. But is losing weight worth the risks associated with surgery? Take a look at the latest research.
Gastric bypass surgery involves bypassing a part of the small intestine that absorbs nutrients. For this reason, these surgeries are referred to as malabsorptive procedures.
Gastric stapling surgery is a type of weight loss surgery that limits the amount of food a person can eat.
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