5'6 ft tall, and weigh 235 lbs - Will I be a good candidate for the Gastric Balloon?

September 12, 2022
Asked By:Labella1974 in Oldsmar, Florida

I am 46 years old, 5'6 ft tall, and weigh 235 lbs; I have had high blood pressure recently, which I know is because of my weight gain. I weighed in the past around 210 - 214, but I am now my heaviest in past two years. Will I be a good candidate for the Gastric Balloon? I don't want my stomach cut in half.

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September 21, 2022

Answer: Gastric balloon

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Steven Batash, MDBoard Certified Gastroenterologist
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September 21, 2022

Answer: Gastric balloon

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Steven Batash, MDBoard Certified Gastroenterologist
February 2, 2024

Answer: I definitely recommend the laparoscopic gastric sleeve

Jorge Maytorena, MDBariatric Surgeon
February 2, 2024

Answer: I definitely recommend the laparoscopic gastric sleeve

Jorge Maytorena, MDBariatric Surgeon
November 1, 2023

Answer: Hi there.

Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
November 1, 2023

Answer: Hi there.

Reza Keshavarzi, MD, FACS, FASMBSBariatric Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery

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August 4, 2023

Answer: Knowing your options.

Gopal Grandhige, MDBoard Certified General Surgeon
August 4, 2023

Answer: Knowing your options.

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Answer: It is suitable for you

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Answer: It is suitable for you

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