Surgical weight loss procedures are receiving a lot of attention in the media today, especially given the mounting evidence of the link between obesity and a number of life shortening chronic diseases, and unhealthy conditions. Given the success of these procedures there are many people considering weight loss surgeries. The recent rise is interest in this surgical procedure is not surprising given the fact that obesity is linked to several life shortening diseases and conditions. Learn the facts about gastric bypass, the benefits, the risks, and the types currently being performed.