Choosing a Weight Loss Surgery Procedure – Video Feature

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Choosing a Weight Loss Surgery Procedure – Video Feature


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What’s the difference between a malabsorptive weight loss surgery procedure, and a restrictive procedure? Does gastric bypass surgery have a better track record of success than the Lap-Band? Do my weight and comorbidities affect which procedure I can qualify for?

In this brief educational video, Dr. David Provost explains the most common weight loss surgery procedures, including the risks and benefits of each one. Click the video screen above to watch now, so you can make an educated decision about whether weight loss surgery is right for you!

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