Overall great would change it for nothing in the world he is an awesome doctor. The staff was wonderful the office visit were amazing. I wouldn't change nothing i really feel like i got my life back.
Your BMI may qualify for bariatric surgery although insurance requirements vary. Some insurances require you to have a major comorbidity related to obesity like obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes or hypertension. Some consider arthritis and some do not, some require 2 and some require 1 and some require none. Most patients have tried multiple diet plans before but it would be important to know that you are sticking to an organized structured meal plan that works for you as well as an exercise plan and how your weight loss is progressing. Of course it also depends on your goals are you looking to lose a few pounds or a lot of weight and how much? Have you tried pharmacotherapy or non surgical medical weight loss before? The base of any good weight management program is lifestyle changes and that should be your goal. The treatment should start with least invasive and work your way up from there in my opinion.
yes you are still a candidate for the intragastric balloon. The only contraindication is surgery on your intraabdominal stomach. Not your abdominal muscle. Thanks for the question
I would preface my answer that I am most comfortable with the Orbera Gastric Balloon. I will tell you the reshape balloon the two balloon system is no longer in the market in the United states. The swallowable balloon (Obalon) remains FDA approved but the results for weight loss are minimal.
Your urine will turn green from the blue dye that is placed in the balloon. This is temporary and harmless. As the blue dye combines with your urine you get a color of green in the toilet bowel. You should be seeing your doctor as part of health and fitness program as well. If this does happen you should make sure you contact your doctor.
