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It is not safe to be obese so you would need to weigh the pros and cons of getting surgery. The best way is always to lose the weight naturally. Good luck.
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Is there a safe liposuction alternative for the super obese?
If you are morbidly obese (super obese) a safer alternative to liposuction would be bypass surgery. There are several different types of bypass surgery available, all with their own risks, but a patient can discuss these options with their doctor to determine which option is best for them!
Is it safe to have an operation while taking Zyban?
Zyban is one of the medications which you should inform the doctor of if you are going to undergo surgery. This includes dental surgery as well as general surgery.
Is it safe to undergo a plastic surgery?
Every doctor would and should say that every surgery comes with it own risks sometimes the percentage is low and sometimes it hight but I can't say that there is or isn't side effects.
Is surgery a good way to get rid of excess pounds if you are obese?
No, surgery should always be an alternate. Dieting and exercising is the best and first way to go, it is more safe and allows you to take things the way you feel you want to go.
Is spine surgery safe for people 50 years old and above?
Any surgery carries with it risks and complications. It's about deciding whether it's worth it. Spine surgery for over 50s, tends to be important surgery and is safe with modern procedures.
Is weight loss surgery safe to have?
Most weight loss surgery is considered to be generally safe because it helps to decrease the risk of diabetes and heart disease; however, there is a risk of severe complications during and after surgery similar to other major operations. Patients at higher risk for complications during or after surgery are extremely obese patients, patients with a history of blood clots, patients that have difficulties with everyday activities, and patients with Sleep apnea.
Is spinal stenosis surgery safe on children?
Spinal Stenosis surgery is not safe on anyone, it can be performed on children, but no surgery is ever safe. Yes it is possible to perform it on children, but nothing is ever safe.
Where can I find out more about laparoscopic gastric banding?
You should ask your doctor if it's safe or recommended for you to undergo the surgery. A detailed explanation of it is available here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007388.htm
Is bariatris weight loss surgery safe?
To find out more about bariatric weight loss surgery and if it is safe for you check out these two sites http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713969 or http://www.warrentonweightloss.com/weight-loss-surgery/is-bariatric-surgery-safe
Had surgery not knowing you were pregnant?
It is not as 'unsafe' as one might think to have surgery whilst pregnant, however it does help if you're aware that you're pregnant before you have the surgery. As soon as you become aware that your pregnant and have had surgery, it's worth getting an ultrasound done to check that the fetus has not suffered any ill-effects - although most people would get an ultrasound when they find out that they're pregnant anyway. You may find it reassuring to know that it's now considered safe for a pregnant woman to undergo liver or kidney transplant surgery and still give birth to a healthy baby.
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Is it safe to have surgery to help with obesity?
This surgery is safe. There is a 5 percentage of failure rate for this surgery and it is usually due to balloon leakage, band migration, and deep infection.
