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| WLS RNY VBG DS BPD MO The Alphabet Soup of Weight Loss Surgery |
| What is Weight Loss Surgery? Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) is a medical procedure used as a tool to assist in the treatment of Obesity. There are numerous types of surgical procedures that have been developed in the last thirty or so years that are intended to result in weight loss. Some have more risk than others, but everyone should understand that there ARE serious risks involved, and the decision to have WLS should be taken very seriously. |
| DISCLAIMER: All opinions on this page are mine and mine alone. I am not a medical expert. All information here has been gathered through my personal search for information on weight loss surgery as a personal option for myself. I urge everyone to seek out their answers on their own. |
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| WHO QUALIFIES FOR WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY? Anyone with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or more, are 100 or more pounds overweight, or have a BMI of 35 or more and have medical conditions directly related to their weight. |
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| NOTE: This site is a work in progress. It was begun on 10/8/2002 and at this point not all of the links are up and working. Thank you for your patience. |
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