Some patients will require weight loss surgery to not only reduce the massive amount of weight of excess body adipose, but also to reduce medical systemic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and increased cholesterol. Those who have failed to reduce their weight through diet and exercise and are morbidly obese (twice ideal body weight) are good candidates for bariatric surgical procedures. The patient must be screened and healthy enough to undergo the surgery.
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