Morbid Obesity Weight Loss
The term morbid obesity refers to patients who are 50 - 100% -- or 100 pounds above -- their ideal body weight. Alternatively, a
Considerations
Medical problems commonly resulting from untreated morbid obesity include the following:
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Diabetes -
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Stroke - Certain
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Depression - ...
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