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by 160189 on November 6th, 2006

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In cases of extreme obesity, a section of the small intestine may be removed. Why?

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  • by Joe-Speedy on November 6th, 2006

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    With less small intestine to absorb food, the digestive tract is less effcient allowing more undigested food to pass all the way through, thus allowing the obese person to eat, and not gain weight. Pretty radical idea tho.

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