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I am overweight i used to weigh 164 but can't lose weight on anti psychotic meds doc wobt change meds i have sleep apena is lapband good for me?
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Don't have any: Idea what your bmi is ? I have a number of patient's on atypical antipsychotic medications who see a nutritionist and have been able to maintain or lose weight with a combination of exercise and nutrition plan.
Answered 3/9/2015
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