When All Else Fails ...

The people who decide to have bariatric surgery are usually experts in losing weight.

But because the deck is stacked against them by a complex interaction of genetics and an environment of high calorie foods and little physical activity, it's very difficult for people who are morbidly obese to keep it off.

"I've had patients who lost a ton of weight and gained it back," said Tupelo bariatric surgeon Dr. Terry Pinson.

Gastric bypass and adjustable gastric band surgery give patients - who are 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight - the assistance they need to change their eating and exercise habits for a lifetime.

"It can be an effective tool," said Oxford bariatric surgeon Dr. Michael King. Click here for full article.