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Large waist-to-hip ratio risks breathing complications in weight loss surgery --- HealthandAge (HealthandAge)

Obese patients with a larger waist-to-hip ratio are more at risk of breathing difficulties, according to a new study. Weight loss surgery is not without complications, and one issue is a patient's respiratory health.

published Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:44:21 GMT

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[fr1endly2]

interesting looking forward to hearing more after more studies are done

[DocSanae]

Stands to reason. With an apple shape, there is more visceral fat. That could limit the movement of the diaphragm when breathing, which in turn will limit the pulmonary exchange. The more reason to reduce weight pre-op.