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Bariatric procedures are now viewed as a way to both prevent and treat dangerous health problems linked to obesity

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Dr. Thomas Tsai had performed weight-loss surgery on the beaming woman in front of him only six months before, but she was already a changed person. 

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Dozens of pounds had melted from her physique, lowering not just the number on the scale but her odds of developing potentially life-threatening health problems. 

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coveted career promotion capped off her fresh sense of confidence 

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"She was the same hardworking person she’d been before surgery, but she didn’t face the stigma associated with her weight anymore," says Dr. Tsai 

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A bariatric surgeon at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  

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"Not only did her health improve, but the surgery may have contributed to social and professional benefits." 

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Obesity is a common issue in today's society, raising the risk of many life-threatening health issues, including heart, kidney, and liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, sleep apnea, and certain types of cancer 

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Genetic, physiological, environmental, dietary, physical activity and lifestyle factors may cause obesity. 

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