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		<title>Is weight-loss surgery right for you?</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2010/01/10/is-weight-loss-surgery-right-for-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well if you are in the Seattle area, you can join one of Swedish Hospital&#8217;s free information sessions which talk about the advantages, complications and long-term benefits of different types of weight loss surgery options.  They will discuss LapBand, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery and the vertical (sleeve) gastrectomy.  The upcoming workshops in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lap Band Surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2009/01/09/lap-band-surgery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
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In the recent years, obesity has become a major health issue throughout the world and most prevailing in North America.  Researchers have concluded that obesity is a number-one controllable cause of many other health complications like cardiovascular diseases (heart diseases and high blood pressure), sleep apnea, diabetes and cancer.  It also makes it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Surgery Get Your Vitamins!</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/28/gastric-bypass-surgery-get-your-vitamins/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 05:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass patients face a great task in the following months and years after surgery, most of which includes monumental lifestyle changes in comparison to their old habits and methods. The most important of all, given that gastric bypass patients have a new, tiny stomach to fill is diet. Similar to how those on a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mini Gastric Bypass &#8211; How It Works And Is It Dangerous</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/28/mini-gastric-bypass-how-it-works-and-is-it-dangerous/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mini gastric bypass is a medical word that you have probably heard a lot about and actually describes several related sorts of weight loss operations. There are countless people who have undergone this surgery, as well as many famous persons, are very pleased by this weight loss system.
In spite of that, before you determine it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Looking for Gastric Bypass Alternatives</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/26/looking-for-gastric-bypass-alternatives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A growing number of obese patients are hoping that gastric bypass surgery will offer a cure.  Now that Medicare covers weight loss surgery for those patients who qualify, more and more insurance carriers are following suit.
However, both patients and insurers are concerned because the cost of the procedure is high. Gastric bypass can cost [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass and Lap-Band: Two Solutions to Morbid Obesity</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/26/gastric-bypass-and-lap-band-two-solutions-to-morbid-obesity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Donna Lambert is a 31 year old school teacher living in Columbus, OH. All her life she had struggled with weight, and her life for the past ten years had revolved around the daily struggle. ?I would try some new program or diet, lose 5 or 10 pounds during a month, then watch them come [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Surgery &#8211; Will Insurance Cover the Cost?</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/26/gastric-bypass-surgery-will-insurance-cover-the-cost/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depending on the type of major medical insurance policy you have, most insurance companies will pay for gastric bypass surgery (also called bariatric surgery) if you meet certain conditions. However, some insurance companies have exclusion clauses for treating obesity. These companies refuse to cover any treatment related to &#8220;losing weight.&#8221; They will, however, treat the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Carnie Wilson Gastric Bypass Spurs Others On</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/20/the-carnie-wilson-gastric-bypass-spurs-others-on/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of gastric bypass operations being performed each year has soared dramatically in recent years as a result of the enormous number of people who are now classed as being morbidly obese. This rise has however been greatly assisted by a number of celebrities who have gone public about their own weight loss surgery, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Growing Obesity In Teens Means More Gastric Bypass Surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/19/growing-obesity-in-teens-means-more-gastric-bypass-surgery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although gastric bypass surgery is still not commonly performed on adolescents, the growing problem of obesity in teenagers has resulted in a significant rise in the number of teenage weight loss surgeries, with the number performed tripling between 2000 and 2003. But is surgery a suitable option for a teenager?

Although the number of gastric bypass [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A True Understanding of Gastric Bypass Surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/19/a-true-understanding-of-gastric-bypass-surgery/</link>
		<comments>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/19/a-true-understanding-of-gastric-bypass-surgery/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass surgery is a surgery used to reduce the volume of your stomach. It is one of two different surgeries that can accomplish a reduction in stomach volume; the other is known as gastric banding. A gastric bypass is the most common form of this type of surgery, as it has the proven ability [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Does A Gastric Bypass Cost?</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/19/what-does-a-gastric-bypass-cost/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A gastric bypass cost varies from around $20,000 to $35,000. That is the bad news. The good news is that sometimes the gastric bypass cost is covered by your insurance company.
Your insurance company may have a couple of prerequisites, though, before it will cover the gastric bypass cost. These prerequisites may include such things as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Food Selection for Gastric Bypass Patients</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/08/food-selection-for-gastric-bypass-patients-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/08/food-selection-for-gastric-bypass-patients-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:38:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dieters who dejectedly complain they are figuratively stuck with their excess fat may be surprised to learn there is a scientifically-accurate truth to their statement.  Fat cells &#8212; which are created when the body is unable to convert excess calories to energy &#8212; are permanent.  Fat cells cannot be removed by any diet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Food Selection for Gastric Bypass Patients</title>
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		<comments>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/08/food-selection-for-gastric-bypass-patients/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:36:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dieters who dejectedly complain they are figuratively stuck with their excess fat may be surprised to learn there is a scientifically-accurate truth to their statement.  Fat cells &#8212; which are created when the body is unable to convert excess calories to energy &#8212; are permanent.  Fat cells cannot be removed by any diet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Surgery Risks</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/08/gastric-bypass-surgery-risks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/08/gastric-bypass-surgery-risks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost all types of surgery have risks factors of some form or another. This applies to gastric bypass surgery as well; it has its fair share of risks too. However, a severely overweight person faces a greater risk when he or she undergoes a gastric bypass surgery. The risks are higher for such patients than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weight Loss Surgery FAQ</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/02/weight-loss-surgery-faq/</link>
		<comments>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/02/weight-loss-surgery-faq/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overweight men and women wanting to lose a large amount of weight, frequently consider weight loss surgery. Although weight loss surgery can be a productive method of losing weight, it &#8217;s always a serious decision to make. There is a history of numerous stories about weight loss surgery patients who had a hard time recovering [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Surgery &#8211; What You Need to Know</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/02/gastric-bypass-surgery-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass surgery is considered a convenient and effective long-term weight loss solution for people diagnosed as morbidly obese. But because gastric bypass surgery is an elective procedure, it is imperative that you weigh both the risks and the benefits before signing on for this life-changing procedure. This article will explain gastric bypass surgery step-by-step [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mini Gastric Bypass &#8211; The Ideal Weight Loss Solution</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/12/01/mini-gastric-bypass-the-ideal-weight-loss-solution/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are one of the millions of clinically obese individuals facing the prospect of weight loss surgery (some estimates put the number of morbidly obese Americans at 15 million) then the mini gastric bypass probably sounds like the ideal solution. A short, simple and relatively inexpensive form of minimally invasive weight loss surgery typically [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When You Make the Decision to Have Gastric Bypass Surgery, You Should Also Hire a Life Coach</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/29/when-you-make-the-decision-to-have-gastric-bypass-surgery-you-should-also-hire-a-life-coach/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know you are saying to yourself, ?What?s the big deal?? You think that once you go through the surgical procedure, you?ll go to a couple of follow-up appointments and maybe attend some support group meetings &#8211; making the whole experience ?a piece of cake.?
Well, it?s not that easy.
Like many people, you may be under [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Surgery For Obesity</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/29/gastric-bypass-surgery-for-obesity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people choose to undergo a weight loss surgery to get rid of excess fat deposited in their bodies. Gastric bypass surgery is the most commonly practiced form of weight loss surgery. It is also called bariatric surgery. MGB or mini gastric bypass is a type of gastric bypass surgery. It is a low risk, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery &#8211; A Popular Choice But One With Many Medical Implications</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/28/laparoscopic-weight-loss-surgery-a-popular-choice-but-one-with-many-medical-implications/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:10:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For morbidly obese individuals who have found it impossible to lose weight by other means, laparoscopic weight loss surgery can be a life saving procedure, but it carries with it substantial lifelong medical implications.
Laparoscopic weight loss surgery permanently alters the digestive system and, in addition to the surgical risks that the procedure itself carries, there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good Reasons To Avoid Mini-gastric Bypass Surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/22/good-reasons-to-avoid-mini-gastric-bypass-surgery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:32:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Because of the many complications associated with the mini-gastric bypass weight loss procedure, it has been abandoned by nearly all bariatric surgeons as unsafe. In fact, The American Society for Bariatric Surgery has determined that the procedure should never be performed.
The mini gastric bypass is done using a laparoscopic technique that avoids large scars and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Weight-Loss Surgery for You</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many people that think that weight-loss surgery is the best thing to come along to finally end their constant dieting.  Nothing could be farther from the truth, however, because if anything, weight-loss surgery demand even more focus on your diet and lifestyle.  While it&#8217;s true that surgery will help anyone lose [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Is A Realistic Gastric Bypass Surgery Price?</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/22/what-is-a-realistic-gastric-bypass-surgery-price/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:58:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Establishing a realistic gastric bypass surgery price is extremely difficult and will vary widely from one individual to the next. Nevertheless, it is possible to establish a starting point and to give some general pointers to assist in getting a rough estimate of what you might be looking at.
Prices for minimally invasive restrictive surgery, such [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Weight Loss Surgery: Are You Nutritionally Healthy Enough to Have Plastic Surgery?</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/11/weight-loss-surgery-are-you-nutritionally-healthy-enough-to-have-plastic-surgery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:22:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The need for plastic surgery following weight loss surgery is very real.  We are left with sometimes massive amounts of hanging skin that often must be removed for health and mobility reasons, not just cosmetic reasons. This requires a procedure known as body contouring.
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A recent study* has highlighted the important of being nutritionally healthy before [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Soap Star Speaks at the Walk from Obesity</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/11/soap-star-speaks-at-the-walk-from-obesity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
On Tuesday June 17th, I had the pleasure of meeting Caitlin Van Zandt who plays Ashlee Wolfe on the CBS Soap Guiding Light.  Caitlin was the keynote speaker at the Walk from Obesity Walk on the Capitol to Raise Awareness about Obesity.   
Caitlin who was a size 18 underwent lap band surgery, and the producers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cell Phone Use in Hospitals</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/11/cell-phone-use-in-hospitals/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My Mother is 93 years old and has spent her share of time in hospitals. My sister, who does not live near by, relies on me for a blow by blow account of what is going on. In all kinds of inclement weather I have had to go outside the hospital to use my cell phone to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Surgery &#8211; How It Works</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/09/gastric-bypass-surgery-how-it-works/</link>
		<comments>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/09/gastric-bypass-surgery-how-it-works/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:25:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass surgery makes your stomach smaller. This causes you to feel full with less food so you consume fewer calories. The procedure also bypasses part of your small intestine, so fewer calories are actually absorbed into your system. Fewer calories will ultimately lead to weight loss.  When you eat food, it passes through [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Does The Gastric Bypass Promote Weight Loss?</title>
		<link>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/08/how-does-the-gastric-bypass-promote-weight-loss/</link>
		<comments>http://www.obesitysurgeryportal.com/2008/11/08/how-does-the-gastric-bypass-promote-weight-loss/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For people who are heavily overweight, and suffering from severe or morbid obesity, dieting and exercise will often produce a short-term weight loss and can bring some marked health benefits. Any weight loss is however short-lived and the vast majority of people (between 80% and 95%) will regain their weight, and often put on further [...]]]></description>
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