Why are patients who are undergoing gastric bypass more likely to lose a significant amount of weight compared to sleeve gastrectomy?
A) Sleeve gastrectomy removes over half of the small intestines where nutrients and calories are absorbed.
B) Sleeve gastrectomy does not dramatically reduce the size of the stomach.
C) Gastric bypass removes over half of the small intestines where nutrients and calories are absorbed.
D) Sleeve gastrectomy redirects food from the upper stomach to the lower end of the small intestine.
E) Gastric bypass patients do not lose more weight when compared to sleeve gastrectomy.
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