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The Science of Bariatric Surgery Explained
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The removal of ghrelin cells and the reduction of a patient's stomach size are two key mechanisms of bariatric surgery that help combat obesity by suppressing appetite.
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Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach, which may help in reducing the number of hunger-causing ghrelin cells, ultimately helping people not feel hungry as often, but it's important not to overeat afterwards.
27:53 - 31:12 (03:18)
Gastric bypass surgery
Summary
Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach, which may help in reducing the number of hunger-causing ghrelin cells, ultimately helping people not feel hungry as often, but it's important not to overeat afterwards.