Im writing to try to gain some headway on my weight. aroundHello doctor, im writing to try to gain some headway on my weight. around 6 years ago i weighed my max weight of 315 pounds. in a little over a year i lost 100 pounds using a combination of running fo… read more
Tinuola Adeyanju
MBBS/MD
150 satisfied customers
What is the best doctor-approved way to lose weight? I had aWhat is the best doctor-approved way to lose weight? I had a gastric bypass ( roux n y ) in 1995 and lost over 100 pounds. I started gained weight back in 2004. I am now about 120 pounds over weight. … read more
Dr. Nina Lim
Bariatric Physician (MD)
Doctor of Medicine
19 satisfied customers
Im planning to have bariatric surgery early next year. BMIHi, im planning to have bariatric surgery early next year. BMI 33 a bit on the lower side but i have been having comorbidities because of my weight (hypertension, pcos, fatty liver) so i believe im st… read more
the-good-doctor
Licensed and Practicing Physician
Doctoral Degree
35,211 satisfied customers
On April 6, 2016 I had the sleeve gastrectomy. I haveOn April 6, 2016 I had the sleeve gastrectomy. I have dropped from 336 pounds to 192. I have gone as low as 188, but gained 4 pounds since then. Is this my likely end weight? How do I decide on the ri… read more
Dr. Muneeb Ali
Assistant Professor, Critical Care
Doctoral Degree
17,734 satisfied customers
My mother, who is 78 had jejunoileal bypass in 1978. WhileHi Dr Dan, My mother, who is 78 had jejunoileal bypass in 1978. While the weight loss was successful, she has had both knees replaced twice, both shoulders, broken hips, neurological problems, etc. My… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
After I eat, often I feel very drowsy, like I have to layAfter I eat, often I feel very drowsy, like I have to lay down, need to lay down, even some what unwell, and of course I eat small portions. I do not seem to get the message that I have had enough in … read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
Our daughter is very over-weight and is considering gastricHi, Our daughter is very over-weight and is considering gastric sleave surgery. She is 43 years old, 63 inches tall, and guessing around 350 pounds. She has sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Is thi… read more
Dr Uzair
FCPS (R) General Surgery
M.B.,B.S. FCPS
15,200 satisfied customers
I am considering gastric sleeve surgery -- 54 yo woman, BMIGreetings! I am considering gastric sleeve surgery -- 54 yo woman, BMI about 37 with comorbidities. 1) Throughout my extensive (and failed) dieting career, I have found that nutrition advice is always… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
Since a C-peptide test can check the status of one's betaSince a C-peptide test can check the status of one's beta cells and see if you are still producing insulin, would this not be a good test to have before chosing bariatric surgery since the outcome of … read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
A 55-year old woman for whom I am somewhat responsible asA 55-year old woman for whom I am somewhat responsible as she is a mental health client, now weighs 350 lbs, and is about 5' 8" tall. She is looking into bariatric bypass surgery, but I am truly conce… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
I am a 34 yr. old female, 5 ft. 8 in. tall weighing 233 lbs.I am a 34 yr. old female, 5 ft. 8 in. tall weighing 233 lbs. It seems impossible for me to lose weight no matter what I do. And it seems like I am always hungry no matter what. I do like to eat and fi… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
I have cushing's disease and I want bariatric surgery. I hadI have cushing's disease and I want bariatric surgery. I had pituitary surgery about 6 months ago, thought I was in remission, started the process to have vertical sleeve surgery, and now - right befo… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
BEFORE I HAD THE SLEEVE gASTRECTOMY I WAS 83 KGS. i ASKEDbEFORE I HAD THE SLEEVE gASTRECTOMY I WAS 83 KGS. i ASKED THE DOCTOR HOW MANY KILO'S WIL I OOSE. HE SAID 20TO 22 KG'S. I AM SO CONCERNED ABOUT MY WEIGHT NO. I OST 20 I'M NOW 63. DO YOU THINK I WILL LO… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
I would like to ask a Bariatric procedure question. Why mustHello, I would like to ask a Bariatric procedure question. Why must all Bariatric surgery involve the removal of the stomach ? I know of several people who had a portion of their intestine removed and… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
I had a gastro-by-pass in 2001, roux n y, at 330 pounds,I had a gastro-by-pass in 2001, roux n y, at 330 pounds, lost down to 180, had plastic surgery excess skin removal, face lift, lower body lift, arms, breasts, but never the thigh lift. I had an accide… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
I had a roux and y, is that how it's written? gastro by-passI had a roux and y, is that how it's written ? gastro by-pass in 2001. It was very successful , I lost 150 pounds, almost half my weight, 310 to 160, about, then had an accident to my ankle that put m… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
Is it safe to go to Mexico for gastric sleeve surgery? I doIs it safe to go to Mexico for gastric sleeve surgery? I do not mean the drug wars, but the actual operation being done, the cleanliness, the qualifications of doctors, the true success rates, etc.?… read more
Dr. Dan
Bariatric Physician (MD)
393 satisfied customers
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