i am getting gastric bypass done, im not like, grossly overweight. only by about 100 pounds. but i have been crazy dieting and exercising and cant lose any. im not gaining, just stuck. im just wondering if there is any other way before i really commit, like pills or anything else. has anyone lost over 100 pounds by anything other than extremities?
2006-07-26 04:12:04 · 7 answers · asked by Erin P 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
im wondering about things like hydroxycut, leptoprin, those other weightloss meds out there. do ANY of them work. the surgery is done by a specific procedure that is harm-proof, there are no staples, nothing like that.
2006-07-26 04:20:46 · update #1
the procedure is, im not sure if im spelling it right, is rouxen-y or something like that.
2006-07-26 04:30:07 · update #2
You probably shouldn't go for gastric bypass if you're not grossly overweight. Definitely talk about it with your doctor, though. Pills usually aren't a good idea because they just put more stress on your organs, which are already stressed from the extra weight. You might actualy have a health problem that makes you overweight no matter what. They can usually be treated; so, again, go see your doctor.
2006-07-26 04:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by MyHouse,MD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a reason that the 100lbs is the minimum requirement. It is dangerously overweight. Have you spoken with your surgeon about this. There are many + and - with gastric bypass. Which type are you having done? At some point, being extremely overweight will be just as dangerous as having the surgery, and your metabolism is just going to slow down the older you get and then you will gain more weight. Diet pills may take the weight off, but the don't keep it off. Bariatric surgery is a lifestyle change. Your doctor can't MAKE you follow you diet restrictions, you can stretch your pouch back out, and you must still exercise.
2006-07-26 04:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by t79a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe gastric bypass surgery is for morbidly obese individuals with failing health. Try a high protein, low sugar/fat diet combined with exercise. Also, don't forget to drink plenty of water (leave the diet sodas alone).
2006-07-26 04:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by stephete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gastric Bypass Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges gastric bypass surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as gastric bypass surgery is not covered by insurance.
They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your obesity surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.If you still havent got your surgery done,you are better off getting it done in India.
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
my cousin got her gastric bypass surgery in India through the forerunners healthcare and she is more than very happy with the results.She paid very less.She has lost 55lbs in 5 months already.
hope this helps
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2016-08-28 17:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't! People die from this surgery! If your staples leak you can get an internal infection that will kill you!
2006-07-26 04:16:38 · answer #6 · answered by The Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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for women who want to lose 100+ pounds.
good luck!
2006-07-26 04:18:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋