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Best Weight Loss Treatment for 19 Year Old?

asked 2 years ago by friendofGod2010 in Miramar, Fl
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
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Tags: age 18-24, 190-209 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, weight loss, diet, exercise, overweight, weight

I am 5'7" and 192 lbs. I have struggled with my weight for the past 6-7 yrs. I have dieted, exercised and even fasted but I would never get passed 180 lbs. I hate taking pills so I could never go near diet pills and I have now come to my last resort... surgery.

The only problem is I think I am too big for Smart lipo and too "small" for Gastric bypass. What do you professionals recommend? (Not to mention I'm 19 y.o., I'm not sure if thats a factor to consider.)

2 answers to Best Weight Loss Treatment for 19 Year Old?

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Weight loss techniques

All diets ultimately fail. What you should do is to visit with a specialized weight loss clinic supervised by an MD, a dietician, and personal trainers. What you need is a makeover in all areas like you see on TV's Biggest Loser. All people can lose weight if their calorie intake is less than their calorie expendature. Exercise and lean muscle mass are also critical and ironically, you need to eat to lose weight.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Medically or Professionally supervised weight loss.

Surgery is not a cure and can be temporary. No matter what the procedure, it is likely that you can gain weight. I would seek the assistance of a supervised course of weight loss with portion controls (i.e. weight watchers or Jenny Craig) and/or the use of dietary supplements under the observation of a professional.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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