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Originally Posted by Brillopad
Being overweight increases the risk of post-op complications and infection and likely to reduce the lifespan of the hip implant. They don't just decide to discriminate against 'fat' people - there is a valid reason behind it.  |
This is true to be fair, there are also significantly increased risks of going under general anaesthetic if you are overweight. For those who are significantly overweight, to be honest, unless it's life-saving surgery like a transplant / heart surgery / tumor removal, the risks are just not worth it.