KGO Nightline October 26, 2010
good evening, i'm terry moran. we're going to begin tonight with america's obesity epidemic and the story of a pioneering surgeon in louisiana, which has the third highest obesity rate in the country. patients there are putting their faith in a new surgery that is unquestionably radical. it involves the complete removal from the body of most of the patient's stomach. the surgery has shown early promise. for some patients, it could be a lifesaver. matt gutman has our report. >> i'm melanie. i had my surgery five months ago. i had the gastric sleeve. and i've lost 83 pounds. >> i'm luc...