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Gastric bypass 4 yrs ago w/ no weight loss. type 2 diabetic, insulin dependent, heavy alcohol use. could these issues totally negate the surgery?
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No weight loss: Your weight loss failure can be due to poor diet, excessive alcohol intact, . You need your anatomy evaluated to see if it is intact, recommend follow up with your gastric bypass surgeon, nutritionist.
Answered 6/2/2013
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