Weight loss surgery has become an increasingly viable option, and residents of the Chicago are fortunate to have access to some of the highest quality medical services in the world. Here we will briefly review some of the different types of bariatric surgeries that are available, their risks and benefits, and then examine some of the more reputable locations to receive this type of treatment. Particularly in cases where the risks of continued obesity outweigh the risks of the surgery, surgical weight loss interventions can [...]