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Is obesity surgery good or risky?
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Obesity surgery: All surgery has risks and obesity surgery has less risk than obesity. See a surgeon for a complete discussion of the risks.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Best op ever: Imagine a one hour procedure that is as safe as taking out your appendix. A procedure that has a 90% chance of curing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and joint problems. Yes. I would say good. Really, one of the best operations ever devised.
Answered 11/28/2013
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