
Weight loss surgery, also referred to as bariatric surgery, is an
option for many chronically obese people who have been unsuccessful
with other diets and exercise routines. There are several types of
weight loss surgery, all of which are done for people who are at least
100 pounds overweight and/or who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or
more, and have been in this condition for at least 5 years....