Wound Care After Bariatric Surgery | theSITREP
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In this episode of theSITREP, Paul chats with Dr. Ann Smith, Director of Bariatric Surgery, about wound care after going through Bariatric Surgery. See below for additional information regarding these programs.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
To learn more about Bariatric Surgery, visit:
https://www.va.gov/wilkes-barre-health-care/programs/bariatric-surgery/#:~:text=To%20qualify%3A,to%20have%20a%20psychological%20evaluation.
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