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My mom was just told she has an enlarged heart. they said she wasn't able to get her gastric surgery b/c of it. anything i can do to help her?

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Dr. Mark Gujer md fasa answered

Yes: Get another opinion from a bariatric surgeon that is a center of excellence. They usually are able to perform surgery on higher risk patients.

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Answered 9/23/2013

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A member asked:

My mom was just told she has an enlarged heart. they said she wasn't able to get her gastric surgery b/c of it. anything i can do to help her?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Gujer md fasa answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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