Gastric bypass surgery more effective than weight loss drugs 4.04.05

USA Today reports that weight loss surgery is a better choice for morbidly obese people than weight loss drugs. A study paid for by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shows that for people who want to lose more than 100 pounds weight loss surgery like gastric bypass is a more effective alternative. Additionaly, side effects from weight loss drugs can also cause undesirable problems such as gastrointestinal problems, higher heart rate & blood pressure.

"Expensive weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass are by far the most effective options for severely obese people who want to lose a lot of weight, according to a new analysis."

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