If someone with extreme obesity fails to respond to other treatments an option is ____ in which part of the stomach is removed or sewed off so that food cannot enter.
A) fen-phen
B) sibutramine
C) gastric bypass surgery
D) orlistat

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Gastric bypass surgery is a viable option for extreme cases of obesity where diet and exercise have not been effective in achieving weight loss. During the surgery, the stomach is divided into two smaller pouches, with the smaller pouch receiving food. This restricts the amount of food that can be eaten, leading to weight loss.

If Someone with Extreme Obesity Fails to Respond to Other