A patient is considering surgery to treat obesity.Which factors meet established criteria for the use of surgery in the treatment of obesity? (Select all that apply.)
A) Hypertension
B) Presence of gallstones
C) Gross obesity for 5 years
D) Psychiatric and social stability
E) Body weight 50% above ideal weight
F) Failure to reduce weight with other forms of therapy
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