Current BMI is 34, would the gastric sleeve be a good choice for me?
June 22, 2024
Asked By:mrs27mk in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
hello. my current BMI is 34. i have been struggling with my weight for the longest. constant up and down, never really losing much. would the gastric sleeve be a good choice for me? also i had my gallbladder removed three years ago! does that affect getting this surgery done at all? thank you for your time
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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.
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