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I didn't mean to be Debbie Downer about the people dying. Just as Brandi pointed out, it is a very invasive procedure, as are many others. It is definitely elective so just make sure you are informed. I think for some people it is the only answer and can be medically necessary.
If you Google "Gastric Bypass" + death, the first thing that comes up is a story on cbsnews.com saying that 1 in 50 people that have gastric bypass die within a month. Again, I'm not trying to be negative, but it is definitely worth taking a serious look at.
ETA: I'm sure it saves a LOT of lives too, so I would get several opinions to see if it is medically necessary.
Last edited by court5505 : 08-28-2007 at 08:55 PM.
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