If you're having trouble with losing weight and are looking at surgical solutions, a duodenum switch may be right for you. This surgical procedure has resulted in at least 50% of excess weight loss in 85% of patients after 3 years. It involves removing a large, cylinder-shaped portion of the stomach and shortening the small intestine tract between the stomach and the colon to prevent absorption of nutrients. The anatomical change affects the way your body breaks down and absorbs nutrients.
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