Obese man undergoes intestinal bypass in hope of weight loss
South Boston resident Larry Smith 43 underwent experimental intestinal bypass surgery at Duke University Medical Center after weighing nearly 450 pounds. Since Jan 3 he has lost over 140 pounds, now fitting shoes and socks by himself, and feeding mainly liquids through a chest tube as meals are minimized.
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Duke surgeon performs experimental obesity surgery
Dr John Grant at Duke University leads a novel bypass procedure for morbid obesity. The operation shifts digestion, delivering food to the colon after bypassing the upper small intestine. Weight loss targets reach 140 pounds from 400 600 pounds with risks noted and strict post op eating rules.
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