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In a
biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, a portion of the stomach is
removed, but the remaining stomach stays attached to the duodenum (the upper
part of the small intestine). The duodenum is connected to the lower part of
the small intestine. The food you eat then bypasses much of the small
intestine, resulting in fewer calories absorbed and weight loss.
