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It is the surgery that helps with weight loss i.e. it reduces the size of the stomach, slows down digestion and food absorption.

Who is a Candidate for Bariatric Surgery?
  • Body mass index 40 kilograms per square meter or higher
  • Body mass index 35 kilograms per square meter or higher with obesity-related complications
  • History of chronic obesity
  • History of weight loss failure when using non-surgery methods
  • No endocrinology-related disorder and/or mental disorder confirmed by a specialist.
  • Able to be cooperative to the treatment

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