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A member asked:
Can i still get weight loss surgery if i am missing a kidney? i donated a kidney. am i able to get weight loss surgery?
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Bariatric surgeon: There are multiple questions to qualify for obesity surgery. Obesity itself will harm your only kidney. Obesity increases risks for joint disease, heart disease, and possibly diabetes. A bariatric surgeon can talk to you and probably has a weight control specialist who will want to help you even if you cannot have the surgery. You will benefit from the evaluation.
Answered 4/1/2023
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Weight loss surgery: Yes you can. I have done this on many patients like yourself.
Answered 3/25/2014
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Weight loss kidney: Donating a kidney is a remarkable gift to those who need it. You should be congratulated. It is, however, something that puts you into a category of patients at higher risk to develop kidney failure. The gastric bypass, in particular , is associated with a higher risk of kidney stones. And any of the surgeries can stress your one reminding kidney because of dehydration.
Answered 4/19/2014
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