If you want to prioritize food flexibility (enjoying ice cream or churros on occasion) and avoid strict lifelong supplement regimens, the gastric sleeve might be a better option. Yes, it may not produce as dramatic weight loss as the duodenal switch, but with good dietary habits and consistent...
With a BMI of 31.4, you fall into the Obese Class 1 category, making you a strong candidate for a gastric sleeve procedure, especially if you have struggled with weight loss despite diet and exercise.
Since you also have PCOS and hypothyroidism, both of which make weight loss more difficult, a...
Gastric sleeve surgery can be recommended for people with BMI 34 if they have other weight-related health issues (like PCOS and hypothyroidism) that make weight loss more difficult. Since you’ve struggled with weight fluctuations and have difficulty achieving sustained weight loss, the sleeve c...