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Big Medicine

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Big Medicine
GenreReality
Created byStephen David
Darryl M. Silver
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes31
Production
ProducersLaura Cannon, Mark D'Anna
Production companyThe Idea Factory
Original release
NetworkTLC
ReleaseMay 28, 2007 (2007-05-28) –
November 18, 2009 (2009-11-18)

Big Medicine is an American reality television show that examined the effects of bariatric surgery, both physical and emotional, on obese patients. It also chronicled the ordeals of the patients leading up to surgery. It aired on TLC from May 28, 2007, until November 18, 2009.[1] Big Medicine was taped at the Weight Management Center of The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Operating on the patients are the father and son surgical team of Dr. Robert Davis and Dr. Garth Davis. Before the final determination to operate is reached, patients are examined psychologically by Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini. Often, patients with excess skin after their weight-loss is achieved will be referred to Dr. John LoMonaco, a plastic surgeon.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Big Medicine". tvguide.com. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  2. ^ Meet the Team. tlc.discovery.com
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