Awareness of Surgical Alternatives
Dr. Anthone says it is important that medical professionals practicing in the community and obese individuals become aware that there are now weight loss surgery alternatives which can be done safely, and which have good post-operative results. "There exist many misconceptions about this surgery," he says. "And students usually are not exposed to the procedure in medical school. A greater awareness is needed. Potential candidates for this procedure include individuals who are either 100 pounds overweight, or 75 pounds overweight with a co-morbid condition such as uncontrollable hypertension, diabetes, disabling arthritis, or sleep apnea."
* The outcomes experienced by the individuals described in this article will vary by case.
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