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New Zealanders face complications after overseas weight loss surgery

NZ HeraldWaikato TimesThe PressThe PostRNZTuesday 18 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Rowan French

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Patients returning from weight loss procedures in countries such as Mexico, Thailand and Turkey are facing potentially life-threatening complications. Surgeons warn that many people are undergoing these operations without adequate preparation, which is placing further pressure on the public health system.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 18 Feb 2025, 7:13pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 16 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Surgeon’s warning as Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications (opens in new tab)

  2. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

    Kiwis return from overseas weight loss surgery with life-threatening complications (opens in new tab)

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