Hello. I am 60 years old, fit with a BMI - 27.2. Newer been able to stay on my ideal weight in spite of extraneous physical activities such as all day mountain hiking or biking. - tried many weight control programs with short result. Now my weight is creeping up even more. I decided to have a gastric vertical sleeve surgery. Will I qualified for the surgery? If yes, After reaching my ideal weight (down 20-25 pounds) will I be able to stop the weight loss?
April 9, 2019
Answer: Gastric Balloon Hello, The weight loss balloon is a non-surgical option for people with a BMI below 32 Paired with healthy diet and exercise, the balloon is a good option for those who don’t want, or qualify for weight loss surgery, but the results are not as dramatic as what can be expected with gastric bypass or a sleeve gastrectomy. The Gastric Sleeve limits the amount of food that you can eat, it helps decrease the ghrelin hormone who is responsible of the hunger, you will feel less appetite after the surgery. Your current BMI is to low to perform weight loss surgery, my recommendation is to consider the gastric balloon Approach a certified bariatric surgeon who can give you a recommendation and discuss about the different options and proceed to take the better option with you based in your actual health status and BMI.
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April 9, 2019
Answer: Gastric Balloon Hello, The weight loss balloon is a non-surgical option for people with a BMI below 32 Paired with healthy diet and exercise, the balloon is a good option for those who don’t want, or qualify for weight loss surgery, but the results are not as dramatic as what can be expected with gastric bypass or a sleeve gastrectomy. The Gastric Sleeve limits the amount of food that you can eat, it helps decrease the ghrelin hormone who is responsible of the hunger, you will feel less appetite after the surgery. Your current BMI is to low to perform weight loss surgery, my recommendation is to consider the gastric balloon Approach a certified bariatric surgeon who can give you a recommendation and discuss about the different options and proceed to take the better option with you based in your actual health status and BMI.
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April 9, 2019
Answer: Sleeve at a 27 BMI? Hello There! A BMI of 30 is the minimum BMI for having a sleeve surgery, this is when you reach the obese category. For patients with a BMI over 25 but under 30, in the overweight category, we offer the Spatz -3 Intragastric Balloon, it is not a permanent solution but it may help you lose up to 50 lbs in one year, this may be a good option for you to consider. Good luck!
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April 9, 2019
Answer: Sleeve at a 27 BMI? Hello There! A BMI of 30 is the minimum BMI for having a sleeve surgery, this is when you reach the obese category. For patients with a BMI over 25 but under 30, in the overweight category, we offer the Spatz -3 Intragastric Balloon, it is not a permanent solution but it may help you lose up to 50 lbs in one year, this may be a good option for you to consider. Good luck!
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