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Why patients are choosing bariatric surgery during COVID-19 times | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2

If you’re looking for a new start and you need help to lose weight, there are medical procedures available, even amid the coronavirus crisis. Doctor Jason Balette And Dr. Drew Howard, bariatric surgeons with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, and patient Diana Barnett, explained details on bariatric surgery during COVID-19 and how getting surgery relates to lowering the risks of contracting the virus in certain groups.