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What is the best obesity surgery type?
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There is non: Each type of weightless surgery has there own risks and benefits. In general, the better the weight loss, the higher the risk of complications.
Answered 8/26/2013
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Depends: Bypass is ideal for patients with severe gastric reflux or severe obesity or bad diabetes. Sleeve is great for moderate diabetes and mild reflux. Band is ok for thinner patients ( bmi < 40) who have minimal reflux, no diabetes, and good eating habits. Duodenal switch still too much malabsorption.
Answered 10/3/2016
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