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Treatment of Obesity

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Obesity Treatment Overview

Medical Treatment for Obesity

Surgical Treatment for Obesity

Choosing a Bariatric Surgery Procedure

Evaluation for Bariatric Surgery

BPD/DS Weight-Loss Surgery

Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery

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