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A Brief History of Weight Loss Surgery
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Weight loss surgeries have been around since the 19th century when they were used to treat obstructions in the gut, and eventually became a popular weight loss method. However, the surgeries come with risks and limitations and should only be considered for those who have exhausted all other weight loss methods.
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Weight loss surgery began in the early 20th century when surgery was used to treat abdominal obstructions.
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Weight loss surgery began in the early 20th century when surgery was used to treat abdominal obstructions. Eventually, it was discovered that the procedure could also lead to weight loss, resulting in the development of new techniques over the decades.
ChapterA Brief History of Weight Loss Surgery
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The number of weight loss surgeries has significantly increased since the 90s with around 256,000 surgeries recorded in 2019 compared to about 20,000 a year in the 90s.
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The number of weight loss surgeries has significantly increased since the 90s with around 256,000 surgeries recorded in 2019 compared to about 20,000 a year in the 90s. Temporary surgical procedures were once popular but were less effective in weight loss compared to modern procedures that do not leave you with a small stomach for the rest of your life.