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Morbid obesity often increases your risk for a shorter life expectancy. For
individuals whose weight exceeds twice their ideal body weight, the risk of an
early death is twice that of non-obese individuals. These are among the reasons
to consider surgery to combat such complications as:
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Type 2 Diabetes
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High blood pressure/heart disease
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Osteoarthritis of weight bearing joints
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Sleep apnea/respiratory problems
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Heartburn
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Gallbladder disease
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Depression
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Infertility
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Skin breakdown
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Swollen legs/skin ulcers
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Urinary stress incontinence
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Menstrual irregularities
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Lower extremity venous stasis
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Ideopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
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Dyslipidemia (lipid metabolism abnormalities)
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Pulmonary embolus
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Pancreatitis
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