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Need doctor's help! what do you reccommend gastric sleeve or gastric bypass?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Bariatric surgery: There are many different options for surgical weight loss at this time. It is best to discuss your individual situation with your bariatric expert (surgeon).

Answered 9/28/2016

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