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Old November 25th, 2005, 02:47 PM   #4 (permalink)
western
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Default Re: Expanded coverage for obesity

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Originally Posted by buttmunch View Post
OK, I know lots of people have trouble with thier weight but wouldn't it be better to give these people a gym membership, a nutritionist and some good sound advice? And cheaper, too? And safer than major surgery?
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The government proposed on Wednesday expanding Medicare coverage of weight-loss surgery for the disabled
When you're disabled a gym membership might not be better. How much weight can you really lose at a gym when you only have function of a limb or two?

My question is, what happens after the surgery? If you couldn't exercise before how do you keep the weight from returning? Surgery can help get you thin fast but only you can keep it that way.
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