Topaiza Williams tipped the scales at 305 before gastric bypass surgery. In five months, she lost 75 pounds and five dress sizes. Before the surgery, Williams would lose weight but always gain it back. I tried Slimfast, Meridia. You name it, I've tried everything.
Surgeons now perform gastric bypass surgery through a laparoscope instead of an open incision.
Patients recover in 1-2 weeks. Weight loss surgery isn t the perfect solution to obesity. The patient must still eat a healthy diet and exercise after the operation. Join or start this discussion Get personalized traffic reports.