A general question related to obesity before my gastric sleeve operation

February 24, 2023
Asked By:Vertedo in Stockholms län, Sweden

I'm 34 years old man, 177cm tall. I have been fat all my life. 7 years ago, I was 144kg. I went on a diet and worked out 3 days per week for one and a half year. I lost 62kg, maintained my healthy weight(81kg) for 1year and then went back to my old eating habits and stopped working out. Now I am 140kg again and I am scheduled for a gastric sleeve surgery in 20 days. My question is: Is it right that those with BMI over 40 can’t successfully lose and maintain their weight without surgery?

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December 19, 2023

Answer: You can maintain good weight loss

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December 19, 2023

Answer: You can maintain good weight loss

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November 1, 2023

Answer: Weight Loss is a simple equation

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

Answer: Weight Loss is a simple equation

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December 17, 2024

Answer: It is possible but difficult

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Answer: It is possible but difficult

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Answer: Weight loss surgery is the most effective method for sustainable (long-term) weight loss.

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