No, it's not something I am personally interested in or would be medically suitable for, but there are millions of people in the world who are definitely fat, sick, and desperate enough to be considered candidates for bariatric surgery.

But the surgery part ... not so nice.

This doesn't sound very nice either, having this thingie stuck down your throat and put into your intestine, but it seems interesting news nonetheless.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/a-no-fuss-no-muss-aid-for-obesity/

The MetaboShield’s real secret, said Nahmias, is its shape. “The sleeve follows the shape of the duodenum, the top of the small intestine that is curved. In our clinical trials we have observed that when we insert the MetaboShield into patients with Type II Diabetes their symptoms began to recede after just a few weeks. While the MetaboShield is a breakthrough for the morbidly obese, it will be even more important for those suffering from diabetes,” said Nahmias.

The device is just about ready for the market, although it will have to go through the FDA vetting process before doctors can begin using it. Nevertheless, he said, there has been a great deal of interest from numerous drug and medical device companies, who see the huge potential in the MetaboShield.

“There are many people out there who have avoided gastric surgery because of fears of the risks involved,” said Nahmias. “This is a $140 billion market, and the system we have developed is the only one that does not require surgery.”

For those who need it its a god send. They need all the help they can get. I never read much about stuff like this I wonder how it would feel once inserted. I am no candidate for this but always curious about stuff like this.