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Is it possible for weight loss surgery to prolong my life?
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Yes: Major risk factors are reduced like complications of heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and helps with metabolic syndrome (weight induced illness).
Answered 4/10/2018
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Yes: If you also change your lifestyle to eat healthy.
Answered 10/24/2017
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Yes : Statistically being obese cuts about 10-15 years off of your life due to the increased medical problems associated with being obese. As you lose the weight and these medical problems improve, these years can be added back on to your life.
Answered 3/31/2016
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