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How can family support help with gastric bypass surgery?

If you're considering gastric bypass surgery your family should be actively involved. Bariatric surgeon James "Butch" Rosser Jr., MD, discusses the important role that family support plays in gastric bypass surgery.


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  • Can my body type increase my risk of experiencing heartburn?

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  • What foods are best for good digestion?

  • How effective is the Stretta procedure for heartburn and GERD?

  • Why are heartburn symptoms more serious at night?

  • What lifestyle changes are most effective for weight loss?

  • What should I keep in mind when choosing a hospital?

Up Next

  • What is gastric bypass surgery?

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

  • Am I a candidate for weight loss surgery?

  • Can my body type increase my risk of experiencing heartburn?

  • How do I lose weight successfully if my partner doesn’t support my efforts?

  • What foods are best for good digestion?

  • How effective is the Stretta procedure for heartburn and GERD?

  • Why are heartburn symptoms more serious at night?

  • What lifestyle changes are most effective for weight loss?

  • What should I keep in mind when choosing a hospital?

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