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Medical doctors are offering a procedure where they sew a plastic square on tongue which causes pain to eat. as a way to lose weight, ethical?
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Sounds painful: Certainly must be an easier way. Ethical - good question. I would discuss other options personally. Hope this helps.
Answered 9/25/2013
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