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During Bariactric Surgery, Can a Doctor Remove Visceral Fat?

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When I was 6'2", 175 lbs, and very active, I had high cholesterol and more visceral fat than others. Now years later, I am 275 lbs and looking into the lap band. I wish there were a way to remove the fat near the liver since some researchers have shown this to related to high cholesterol. My doctor thinks if I lose 100 lbs, my cholesterol level will be in a safe zone. Well, I was 175 lbs and it was 250.

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Dr. Christopher S. Cobourn, MD
Bariatric Surgeon Certified General Surgeon
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Dr. Shawn Garber, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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Dr. Daniel J. Rosen, MD - Account Suspended
Bariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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Dr. Michael F. Sedrak, MD - Account Suspended
Board Certified General Surgeon
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