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What's the difference between surgery over more traditional weight loss programs?

Most obese people have tried almost every available diet-with little or no success. Even when they do experience weight loss, the loss is often only temporary. Weight loss surgery is designed to achieve a better weight loss and sustain it, while improving any medical conditions associated with obesity.

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