Surgery to Treat Obesity (IMAGE) Veterans Affairs Research Communications Caption In bariatric surgery, surgeons make changes to the stomach and digestive system that limit the amount of food that can be eaten or absorbed, leading to weight loss. Credit Jeff Bowen/VA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.