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Adjustable gastric banding	Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD)	Different types of weight gain	Lipocytes (fat cells)
Obesity and health	Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight loss	Vertical banded gastroplasty

See: Weight management and Exercise and weight loss.

Prescription weight loss drugs are an option for some people. The two main ones are subutramine (Meridia) and orlistat (Xenical). Ask your health care provider if these are right for you.

There are many over-the-counter diet products. Most do not work and some can be dangerous. Before using one, talk to your health care provider.

Surgery may be an option for those people who are significantly obese (BMI over 35) who can not lose weight using other methods. Weight loss surgery can significantly improve weight and health in the right candidate. Talk to your doctor to learn if this is a good option for you.

See: Gastric bypass surgery

Review Date: 05/24/2006
Reviewed By: Charlotte Grayson, MD, Private Practice specializing in Internal Medicine, Smyrna, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.