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I am 26yrs old, bmi of 60 (from uk) have severe allergic asthma, due to have a gastric sleeve done. is this best for me? they say a bypass is to risky
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Maybe...: Again without examining you directly; commenting on your case is difficult. Please get with your physicians and plot out the appropriate course for your weight reduction!
Answered 12/20/2012
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Diet & exercise: The best option is diet & exercise for weight loss. If you have given it a serious try and failed, surgery is an option. You have to be aware of the risks of the surgery; your surgeon can expand on that. If you can reduce your weight without surgery, that would be your best option.
Answered 12/20/2012
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