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    Will I be able to go off some of my medications after bariatric surgery?

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  • A/Prof Ruth Blackham

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Dr Ruth Blackham is an Australian-trained Surgeon with subspecialty Fellowships in Bariatric, Upper GI and Metabolic Surgery. She has a special interest in Women's Health, … View Profile

    As you lose weight, you may be able to reduce or eliminate the need for many of the medications you take for high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, cholesterol, and diabetes. If you have a gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy or a duodenal switch, you may even be able to reduce the dosage or discontinue the use of your diabetes medications soon after your procedure.

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