I am a 55 year old female with moderate HS. I feel that the majority of the inflammation is in my gut but ai do have lesions in all the places!! I am also a heavy soda drinker, which I am trying to quit. Any help would be appreciated.
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Given your BMI (44.3), comorbidities (prediabetes, PCOS, pseudotumor, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver), and your young age, both gastric sleeve surgery and Wegovy could help, but they have different long-term impacts.
Wegovy is effective while you're on it, but stopping may...
With a BMI of 27.8, being approved for sleeve surgery is less common, but it may be justified due to your hypertension and high cholesterol. Typically, the surgery leads to a 50-70% loss of excess weight, but since you have less to lose, your weight loss should be more controlled. The procedure...
Deciding between gastric sleeve and gastric bypass can be challenging, especially with factors like prediabetes, PCOS, and a history of significant weight changes. The gastric sleeve involves removing about 80% of the stomach, creating a smaller, sleeve-shaped stomach. It typically results in a...