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Is it possible to become morbidly obese after having liver surgery?
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Yes: But it is not a cause-effect relationship!
Answered 7/4/2014
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Obese: Yes. If you had successful liver surgery and recovered without any problems, there isn't any reason why your body couldn't become obese if your overeat and don't exercise.
Answered 8/29/2013
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