I’m 20 years old, 5’10 and weigh 230 pounds. I’m also prediabetic. I’ve been struggling with my weight for a long time. I’ve been overweight for years and just recently became obese. I have attempted to lose weight through changing my exercise and diet, but I haven’t succeeded in reaching my goals.
Answer: Gastic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Balloon Given your BMI of 33.0, your prediabetic status, and your history of struggling with weight despite efforts to change your diet and exercise, you may qualify for a procedure like gastric sleeve surgery or gastric bypass surgery. These options are particularly effective in addressing obesity-related conditions, such as prediabetes, and can provide significant and sustained weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes.
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Answer: Gastic Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Balloon Given your BMI of 33.0, your prediabetic status, and your history of struggling with weight despite efforts to change your diet and exercise, you may qualify for a procedure like gastric sleeve surgery or gastric bypass surgery. These options are particularly effective in addressing obesity-related conditions, such as prediabetes, and can provide significant and sustained weight loss when combined with lifestyle changes.
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January 16, 2023
Answer: Am I a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Hello, I hope you are well. Based on your height and weight your calculated BMI is 33, which categorizes you as Obese type I. Although you would need to be evaluated by a certified bariatric surgeon, you would most probably not qualify for a bypass, as a higher BMI would be required along with other factors, such as properly established diabetes. However, it appears you would qualify for a gastric sleeve. Hope this answer was helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact us if any other doubts come up.
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January 16, 2023
Answer: Am I a candidate for gastric bypass surgery? Hello, I hope you are well. Based on your height and weight your calculated BMI is 33, which categorizes you as Obese type I. Although you would need to be evaluated by a certified bariatric surgeon, you would most probably not qualify for a bypass, as a higher BMI would be required along with other factors, such as properly established diabetes. However, it appears you would qualify for a gastric sleeve. Hope this answer was helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact us if any other doubts come up.
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May 13, 2021
Answer: Candidate for surgery Hi there, you are a good candidate for a Bariatric procedure, and there are a lot of them, like Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, or VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy). I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your underlying medical conditions, and your goals. In your case, I would recommend considering a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you to have better-eating habits, control your prediabetes and have a healthier lifestyle. At 230 Lbs. and 5'10 the BMI is 33 Kg/m2, this establishes a diagnosis of obesity class I, and the sleeve gastrectomy has shown to be a very effective metabolic procedure in obesity remission helping you to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I hope you can find the results you are looking for! You'll do great!- A.L
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May 13, 2021
Answer: Candidate for surgery Hi there, you are a good candidate for a Bariatric procedure, and there are a lot of them, like Gastric Bypass, Gastric Plication, or VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy). I suggest you have a consult with a certified Bariatric Surgeon, so we can recommend the surgery that best suits your needs, taking into consideration your age, your underlying medical conditions, and your goals. In your case, I would recommend considering a VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) this surgery will help you to have better-eating habits, control your prediabetes and have a healthier lifestyle. At 230 Lbs. and 5'10 the BMI is 33 Kg/m2, this establishes a diagnosis of obesity class I, and the sleeve gastrectomy has shown to be a very effective metabolic procedure in obesity remission helping you to achieve a healthier lifestyle. I hope you can find the results you are looking for! You'll do great!- A.L
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February 7, 2021
Answer: Am I a candidate Good morning and thank you for reaching out. Based on the information you have provided, you would be a good candidate for weight loss surgery. Of course, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration in order to determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. In addition, there are a few surgical options available and determining the best procedure for YOU is vital. Please take a look at our website and view our informative Bariatric Seminar. Dr. Bhoyrul, our Medical Director, provides information on the various surgeries, criteria utilized to determine which surgery would best fit a patient and pros/cons of surgery. After viewing the seminar, please reach out to the clinic should you have any questions.
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February 7, 2021
Answer: Am I a candidate Good morning and thank you for reaching out. Based on the information you have provided, you would be a good candidate for weight loss surgery. Of course, there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration in order to determine if weight loss surgery is right for you. In addition, there are a few surgical options available and determining the best procedure for YOU is vital. Please take a look at our website and view our informative Bariatric Seminar. Dr. Bhoyrul, our Medical Director, provides information on the various surgeries, criteria utilized to determine which surgery would best fit a patient and pros/cons of surgery. After viewing the seminar, please reach out to the clinic should you have any questions.
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December 13, 2020
Answer: Am I a candidate? Check your BMI:Weight in KG/ Hight in m2Alternatively you can Google it!If your BMI is above 40, then your insurance will most likely cover the surgery.If your BMI is between 35-40 you are also covered if you have a medical problem, like Diabetes , Hypertension or Sleep Apnea.If one fall outside those criteria, (Like you), then you have to pay out of pocket for the surgery.
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December 13, 2020
Answer: Am I a candidate? Check your BMI:Weight in KG/ Hight in m2Alternatively you can Google it!If your BMI is above 40, then your insurance will most likely cover the surgery.If your BMI is between 35-40 you are also covered if you have a medical problem, like Diabetes , Hypertension or Sleep Apnea.If one fall outside those criteria, (Like you), then you have to pay out of pocket for the surgery.
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