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What are the risks of gastric bypass (weight-loss) surgery?

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What are the risks of gastric bypass (weight-loss) surgery?

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Gastric bypass surgery can be a life-saving procedure, but like any major operation it has risks. Find out what they are with bariatric surgeon James "Butch" Rosser Jr., MD.

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