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2. Duodenal switch - Wikipedia

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   ICD-9-CM. 43.89, 45.51 45.91 [1] [ edit on Wikidata] The duodenal switch ( DS) procedure, gastric reduction duodenal switch ( GRDS ), is a weight loss surgery procedure that is composed of a restrictive and a malabsorptive aspect. The restrictive portion of the surgery involves removing approximately 70% of the stomach (along the greater ...

3. Vertical banded gastroplasty surgery - Wikipedia

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   Vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG), also known as stomach stapling, is a form of bariatric surgery for weight control. The VBG procedure involves using a band and staples to create a small stomach pouch. In the bottom of the pouch is an approximate one-centimeter hole through which the pouch contents can flow into the remainder of the stomach ...

4. Jejunoileal bypass - Wikipedia

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   Jejunoileal bypass (JIB) was a surgical weight-loss procedure performed for the relief of morbid obesity from the 1950s through the 1970s in which all but 30 cm (12 in) to 45 cm (18 in) of the small bowel were detached and set to the side. Many complications that followed jejunoileal bypass operations were caused by bacterial overgrowth in the ...

5. Adjustable gastric band - Wikipedia

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   Adjustable gastric band surgery is an example of bariatric surgery designed for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater—or between 35 and 40 in cases of patients with certain comorbidities that are known to improve with weight loss, such as sleep apnea, diabetes, osteoarthritis, GERD, hypertension (high blood pressure ...

6. New weight loss endoscopic procedure could help reduce ... - AOL

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   McGowan said if the procedure proves to be effective over longer time periods in larger trials, it could complement endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a non-surgical weight-loss procedure that reduces ...

7. ‘Oatzempic’ For Weight Loss: What To Know About The Trend

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   In theory, sure, Oatzempic could help you lose weight, says Riehm. “Oats are a great source of fiber and are therefore digested slower than other carbohydrate sources, so this keeps you feeling ...