I am 45 Years old weighing more than 100 kilos. Have tried various weight loss programmes. There is gain after few months. One of my friends suggested Bariatric Surgery. I want to know how safe is this? Any Side effects. What are the costs involved. And is it covered by the mediclaim companies.

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