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Feeding Tubes Used To Help People Lose Weight

2:02 PM, Jun 27, 2012   |    comments
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Florida-- For some people who are overweight trying to lose it and keep it off is a never ending saga. Most try the plethora of diets, some try fasting, working with a personal trainer and of course joining gyms.

And the types of weight loss methods continue to grow and people are willing to pay.

From reality television, to star endorsed programs like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, NutriSystem, to freezing off the fat, people are doing just about anything to lose the pounds.

A Florida doctor is now saying he has an answer, although it may seem a bit extreme people are trying it.

He is offering hope one patient at a time via feeding tube. It's a controversial diet that has raised eyebrows among health care professionals but has its obese dieters reaching their dreams.

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