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Why Is Weight Loss Required For Hernia And Reflux Surgery?

can you tell me what loosing weight has to do with getting a hernia and reflux surgery. I am in really bad pain and keep vomiting every day but the doctor says I have to loose weight before I can get the surgery .I have to take Percocet every day just to deal with the pain. and a pill for nausea every day
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Dear patient
Your weight loss has direct effect on results of hernia and reflux surgery. Obesity is associated with fat deposition in muscles and tissues which makes it less tough. Also due to fat deposit less blood reaches skin and muscles. Obesity leads to constipation and increased intra abdominal pressure which is the reason for hernia and reflux. So to decrease wound complications and improve the results of surgery weight loss is must. Believe your doctors they think more about your health.
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Why Is Weight Loss Required For Hernia And Reflux Surgery?

Dear patient Your weight loss has direct effect on results of hernia and reflux surgery. Obesity is associated with fat deposition in muscles and tissues which makes it less tough. Also due to fat deposit less blood reaches skin and muscles. Obesity leads to constipation and increased intra abdominal pressure which is the reason for hernia and reflux. So to decrease wound complications and improve the results of surgery weight loss is must. Believe your doctors they think more about your health.