Can obese 144cm, 87kg, 64 year female, large distended stomach on hypertension medication have liposuction before knee replaced?

June 7, 2015
Asked By:mwanafunzijcu2015 in Brisbane, CA

Seeking options for my mum who due to her weight and size has knee arthritis. Knee replacement was recommended and fear weight will only damage new knee. She has low motivation to stop eating and tried several failed healthy dietician diets and says cannot exercise due to knee pain. Also has had one hip replaced 2 years ago. Would liposuction and a tummy tuck work for her to stop weight gain?

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December 28, 2015

Answer: If you want to lose weight with surgery, you need bariatric surgery & not liposuction

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December 28, 2015

Answer: If you want to lose weight with surgery, you need bariatric surgery & not liposuction

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June 10, 2015

Answer: Weight gain

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June 10, 2015

Answer: Weight gain

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June 9, 2015

Answer: Liposuction and weight loss

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June 9, 2015

Answer: Liposuction and weight loss

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June 8, 2015

Answer: Liposuction, obesity and hypertension

June 8, 2015

Answer: Liposuction, obesity and hypertension