Serious Side Effects From Gastric Bypass Surgery
Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 1
The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the techniques and knowledge regarding the subject have improved, so too have the results. However, not everyone is a candidate for surgery when it comes to their weight. Moreover, one must be sound psychologically as well as physically to undergo either of the two most common procedures, Rous-En-Y gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding.
Generally speaking, one must have a body mass index (B...
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