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Many ortho surgeries on legs as a child, on crutches now @ age 55, pain & low mobility & nafld-best wt loss route? bypass, sleeve or lapband?
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Hmmm: Bypass is the more complicated of all three choices. You should have an in depth conversation with your surgeon so you can make the right decision.
Answered 4/1/2013
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See below: Nice summary on web md. Inform yourself then get 2-3 surgical opinions. Lots of options.
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