According to a new study, those who undergo radical weight-loss surgery are significantly more likely to attempt suicide after their procedure, leading many to emphasize obesity’s relation to depression and advocate for mandatory post-surgery counseling. What do you think?
“Then how come they always look happier in the ‘after’ pictures?”
Colin Keuhle • Barge Weigher
“Maybe instead of requiring counseling, the surgeons can just go ahead and extract the underlying mental health issues while they’re in there.”
Tricia Stephens • Systems Analyst
“More bad news for those of us hoping to find a quick fix in major invasive surgery.”
George Lann • Trail Guide
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