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Bariatric surgery

2017-09-11 17:31:58
My father has bmi more then 30 and he has hypertension..he has tried several methods to loose weight but he is unable to do so..his age is over 50..so he is thinking of going for bariatric surgery..is it safe? What are the side effects?what is the cost of surgery? should one go for this surgery or not? And are there any other options except for dieting or exercise?
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Hello, Preferably opt for natural methods of weight loss through healthy eating strategies and lifestyle modification techniques. We can never be sure about how our body will respond to such treatments. Therefore, always opt for natural methods. All the best!!!

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