Both gastric bypass and gastric banding surgery lead to weight loss by reducing the number of calories a person absorbs from her food.Gastric banding surgery accomplishes this by __________.

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Gastric banding surgery reduces the volume of food the stomach can hold by placing a band around the upper part of the stomach, creating a small pouch. This limits the amount of food a person can eat, leading to a reduction in calorie intake and weight loss. Gastric bypass surgery, on the other hand, reduces calorie absorption by rerouting food to bypass a section of the small intestine.

Both Gastric Bypass and Gastric Banding Surgery Lead to Weight