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I need to have inguinal hernia surgery, i am 5-7, 225 lb. would it be advisable to have some belly fat removed during the surgey?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hernia: I would advocate having one procedure done at a time as these are completely separate issues.

Answered 3/17/2013

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No: The best way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. Further, even for open inguinal hernia repair, the incision size is small compared to that of a panniculectomy. It depends of course how important the two issues are for you as an individual.

Answered 3/18/2013

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