Bariatric Surgery on a Perritoneal Dialysis Patient? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Bariatric Surgery on a Perritoneal Dialysis Patient?

I am on perritoneal dialysis and need to lose at least 40# for my BMI to be low enough to safely receive a kidney. I am 5'6" and 257#. I am just looking into my options any suggestions?

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5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in 250-269 lbs candidate
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