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Old 09-01-06, 04:01 AM   #5 (permalink)
Irving
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Re: Poor Fitness Might Increase The Risks After Obesity Surgery

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Originally Posted by yuliyasha
No matter how wondeful the results might sound....the surgery should be the last reserve for treatment of any kind because of the risks for complications and death. Exercise should be encouraged no matter before or after surgery because it helps muscle tone, metabolism and respiratory system to get back in shape. Considering that Bariatric surgery involves reduction of the area in the stomach and small intestine for absorption, regular workouts will help to improve peristalsis and reabsorption.
I agree with everything you say; in my opinion people (especially Americans) are too apt to take the easy way out, which is obesity surgery. People want to reep the most benefit with the littlest amount of effort.
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