Gentler than you're picturing.

1

THE MORNING OF YOUR PROCEDURE

You swallow a small magnet with a glass of water. It makes its own way down, and you don't feel a thing.

2

IN THEATRE, ABOUT AN HOUR

While you're asleep, Dr Loy places a second magnet through a few tiny incisions. The two magnets find each other and hold on gently.

3

OVER THE NEXT TWO TO THREE WEEKS

Your body forms a new opening between them by itself. Nothing cut away, no staples at the join.

4

ONCE THE OPENING HAS FORMED

The magnets leave naturally when you go to the toilet. A simple X-ray confirms they've gone.

5

FROM THEN ON

Food takes a shorter route, and a smaller meal is enough.