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He numbs the tongue and then the patch, which is made of a material approved for other medical uses, is sewn on to the tongue. >> we put four to six stitches right into the patch and a little portion of the tongue to really secure it so it stays there for a month or six weeks. >> reporter: the placement of the patch makes it uncomfortable to eat solid food. >> your tongue does feel like if you want to chew, you'll -- it will get stuck. so you won't be able to eat it. >> reporter: so patients follow a liquid-only diet. that dr. chugay says provides adequate nutrition but restricts calories to 8...

With risks. >> certainly anytime that you are invading or stitching into the tongue you have risk of infection. you have risk of swelling. certainly nerve damage or even tissue necrosis. >> reporter: and he also questions what if the patch falls off? could it block the airway? dr. chugay denies any such complications have occurred, but he does have patients take an antibiotic just in case of infection. and while he admits the patch is an extreme diet plan, he also says it helps people change their overall behavior, reminding them to eat healthier, even when the patch is removed. dr. krine does...

Ship where bin laden's body was taken and buried at sea. a true story of patriotism. >> most of the country feeling intense pride for our military. so impressed with their skill. also coming up later, a controversial way to lose weight. surgeons are now get this, implanting tiny patches on patients' tongues. how does this work? is it really safe? am i doing the 17-day diet for no reason? could i put the patch on the tongue? >> come on, man. the patch on the tongue? can we just go to the gym and eat right? is that crazy or what. >> maybe something to it, we will find out. >> we'll see, all ri...

People lose weight. i have got to hear. >> this patch is implanted on the tongue. see how it works and who is questioning its safety. more of "world news now" coming up. is questioning its safety. more of "world news now" coming up. qu g its safety. more of "world news now" coming up. hey, your high speed internet here, at home... ...and on the go... ...with some really big news. it's b-i-g -- big. high speed internet from at&t at home... ...includes wi-fi access on the go. whoo-hoo! [ both ] it's an unbelievable deal. [ chuckles ] well, gotta go. but wait -- there's more... [ female announcer...