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Bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, is a medical procedure that aims to help individuals with obesity lose weight and improve their overall health. It involves various surgical techniques that alter the digestive system to limit food intake, reduce nutrient absorption, or both. Bariatric surgery is usually recommended for individuals who have been unable to achieve significant weight loss through diet and exercise alone and who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or a BMI of 35 or higher with obesity-related health conditions.