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Nov 14, 2007 6:57 pm US/Eastern

Study Looks At Alternatives To Weight Loss Surgery

(KDKA) A pilot study is helping severely obese people by looking at the alternatives to gastric bypass surgery.

The study is being done at the University of Buffalo. It focuses on changing behavior, limiting calories and boosting activities.

"Individuals will not only learn more about themselves, but also how to live in the very difficult and toxic food environment in which we all live," said Dr. Michael Noe.

Experts say weekly meetings gave participants information and support.

On the meetings, Dr. Noe added, "To learn more about themselves, their decision-making behaviors, how to cope with the environment, and not only in the initial weight-loss phase, but also during an extended period."

Researchers say one participant has lost 152 pounds, dropping from 337 pounds to 185. Plus, two others lost more than 100 pounds, with the average weight loss of participants at just over 50 pounds.

For more on this study click this link: University of Buffalo.

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