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Gastric bypass surgery is a weight loss procedure that (1) reduces the size of the stomach, and (2) bypasses part of the small intestine. By reducing the size of the patient's stomach, less food can be consumed and the patient becomes full more quickly. This leads to an overall reduction of calorie intake. Bypassing part of the small intestine means that the body also absorbs fewer calories, also resulting in weight loss.While the gastric bypass surgery is an effective weight loss tool, it is a very serious procedure with risks, complications, and in rare cases can lead to death.