A 29-year-old female asked about a 61-year-old male:

What do u think for a weight lost surgery "sleeve" for a 62 year old male. his weight is 130 kg he has high blood presure , diabetes and claustrul .

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Dr. Gregg Nishianswered

Bariatrics 22 years experience

Sleeve: The sleeve is fine and he would probably do well. The gastric bypass would be better for his diabetes though. That's what i would recommend.

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