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Bariatric surgery isn’t a cosmetic procedure like liposuction or a tummy tuck. Bariatric surgery is designed for those with a body mass index equal to or greater than 40, or equal to or greater than 35 with serious co-morbidities. It helps patients lose weight by limiting the amount of food intake (restriction) and causing some of the food to be poorly digested and incompletely absorbed (malabsorption).
There are many types of weight loss surgeries. The two most popular are: 
Today there are several surgical options for weight loss, the most common of which are gastric bypass surgery and LAP-BAND procedure. You and your surgeon must evaluate the procedures and decide which one is right for you. Results achieved by patients must be independently evaluated and managed. Actual weight loss will vary.
Bariatric surgeries are not without severe risks including death and should only be considered as a last resort for weight loss. Weight loss varies according to the individual.
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