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Hi Members, :wave: As many of you know this site was designed as a way to communicate with others who have been or are going through obesity related ailments or are seeking solutions for weight loss. That being said, there are many members who offer very valuable advice on the boards, there are some who are in the medical profession giving valuable advice, HOWEVER any advice you get from a message board should be not taken over what YOUR surgeon/professional advises. It's nice to be able to compare notes, but this is your health. Take your health very seriously and anything you are unclear about always go back to your doctor to confirm what you need to be doing. Unfortunately, our site has no control over how people give or take advice, but we want our members to be as safe as possible. We want you all to be able to express your personal stories. Your best advice to anyone wanting medical advice is to ask their doctor. Of course there is always going to be medical advice given out, but remember your personal experiences will vary. If you are giving out any type of advice, please keep in mind that some people are very new in researching this whole process and they will take your advice as 100% correct. So be careful what you tell someone on a message board, they might not seriously know any better and don't seek out the proper medical treatment. This is from our terms of service: Medical Advice Disclaimer Information contained in this web site is intended by ObesityHelp, Inc. to provide an understanding and knowledge of health care topics. The information should never be used in place of advice from your physician or other health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or contact your doctor immediately. You should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read here. Thanks for your time, Amy Williams