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Weight loss surgery - myths and facts

indiainfoline.com

In my line of work, I often field questions from patients, neighbours, concerned relatives and strangers, and it never cease to amaze me how little people understand about bariatric surgery ( weight loss surgery). In this column, I intend to answer the common misconceptions about this type of surgery.

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