Hi, I'm interested in getting a VSG because I have tried everything to lose weight and it's been an up hill battle I have lost all my life. I have seen other low BMI patients be treated and loss the undesired weight. I'm 22, have a BMI of 32 (weigh around 200lbs) and I'm 5'4. Would this be possible?
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This is a great question! Some people have some sort of "signal" when they are getting full after the sleeve or are too full as well. These signals may be different from patient to patient and not everyone gets these "signals". These may include sneezing, nose dripping, watery eyes, light cough,...
Hello, I am sorry to hear you are still struggling with your weight as well as additional conditions. There are several criteria to take into account before deciding if you are eligible for a conversion surgery, and if so, which type. Based on the information you provided, it is possible you...
Hi Jamag04
I would like to state out that the gas pain related to the surgery can only last a couple of days after the surgical procedure, it is very unlikely that this gas would still be causing trouble 2 years after your surgery. There are others procedures that can be done to determine if...