Am I over weight enough to consider Gastric Bypass?
March 27th, 2009 | by admin |
Jolie D asked:
I am 5’5 and about 230 lbs.
I have tried loosing weight by diet and exercise. But it hasn’t worked for me at all. I hate trying so hard to loose weight and not seeing any results. I am I over weight enough to consider gastric bypass surgery? Or do you have any other ideas to help me loose weight?
Lance
I am 5’5 and about 230 lbs.
I have tried loosing weight by diet and exercise. But it hasn’t worked for me at all. I hate trying so hard to loose weight and not seeing any results. I am I over weight enough to consider gastric bypass surgery? Or do you have any other ideas to help me loose weight?
Lance
13 Responses to “Am I over weight enough to consider Gastric Bypass?”
By d on Mar 29, 2009 | Reply
ask a doctor
By Andrew H on Mar 29, 2009 | Reply
probably not, the insurance companies will only help you pay for it if your really obese and have health risks!
By kandra_bb on Mar 30, 2009 | Reply
You have to be 100 pound over your ideal weight and under 400. but you shouldn’t be asking us you should talk to you doctor seriously. gastric bypass is a very serious surgery. talk it over with your doctor.
By Mona on Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
Most doctors want you to be at least 100 pounds overweight. They also take into consideration why you would want an extremely risky surgery to lose so little. I lost 60 pounds on my own and I was 213. That surgery is more for people who have to lose weight to save there life.
I would recommend you watch your simple sugars very closely, no white bread white rice or sweets. Eat lots of vegetables and fruit every day and lean meats as well as exercise. You will lose weight that way guaranteed.
By Bubbers on Apr 3, 2009 | Reply
You may want to get your thyroid checked. Seriously, you maybe suffering from hypothyroidism. If you can get medicated on medication it will help lose weight.
No need for surgery.
By tad_naomi on Apr 4, 2009 | Reply
Watch biggest loser. It takes hard work. I feel like I’m about 10 pounds over weight and it’s been terribly hard to lose. BUT it’s not impossible. Besides the first 50 pounds should be the quickest and easiest to come off. Just work hard. I know it’s tough. I have a whole new appreciation for people who are trying to lose weight. It takes commitment and hard work.
By lukeM on Apr 5, 2009 | Reply
It is the best way to fix a problem, it is not a cure but it is a step in the right direction. It will not stop you from over eating just from eating so much at once, I have seen remarkable results with the by pass operation and have personally never heard of any long term effects I would do a google search
By bonnimae187 on Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
i wouldnt say so if it is just cosmetic. it all depends on your BMI and health issues.
check this website for your BMI
you should also speak with a doctor about any possible health issues derived from this.
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By Over Nine Thousaaaaand! on Apr 11, 2009 | Reply
I would strongly recommend that you do NOT have gastric bypass surgery.
Gastric bypass surgery is a highly invasive, highly risky procedure that consists of the doctors removing or sewing shut a part of your stomach, thus lowering your ability to ingest food for lack of space.
The problem is, you still get just as hungry as before but since you can only eat about half as much you either starve or vomit frequently. Also, people aren’t fat because of their stomachs, but because of fat tissue under the skin, which is not directly related to how much you eat. WHAT you eat makes a big difference, not HOW MUCH (e.g. 1 pound of big macs makes you fatter than 5 pounds of salad) so really gastric bypass is very ineffective.
I am not overweight myself. However, I have a female friend who had gastric bypass surgery. She did lose weight (and more importantly for her, size) at first, but she was also constantly nauseated and after only ten months she was just as fat as before. Please, do yourself a favor and steer clear of this horrible method.
By Liane T on Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
better idea:
1. Set a realistic goal
It is unhealthy to loose more than like 5 lbs a week, but the weight you will lose at first will be much greater because of the water and such. So if you want to lose like 100 lbs by the end of next month, you are crazy.
2. Work towards something.
Why lose the weight? Unhealthy? Perhaps you wan to fit into a new outfit you have.Give yourself a reason, a motivation to work towards your goal.
3. Start slow.
Drastic changes in routine will end in failure. You eat out 3 times a day? Then try to order something healthy at that restaurant. Make the changes simple at first. Like give up soda as a drink choice.
4. Exercise.
Start doing something simple. Yet again, don’t push yourself too much. Start off slow.
5. Healthy food.
Slow at first. No drastic changes. Work towards your goal, then become more serious.
Try this for a while and change your routine more and more over time so you are more likely to stick with it. Surgery is dangerous!
By Susan Yarrawonga on Apr 14, 2009 | Reply
Surgery should only be a very last resort after extensive research or a discussion with a doctor. Perhaps you could investigate a web search for “gastric bypass surgery”.
Three diets with a high success rate that you might perhaps wish to investigate are the Atkins diet, the rice diet and a vegetarian or vegan diet.
By mustangsally76 on Apr 16, 2009 | Reply
You actually do not qualify at this time. Surgeons look for people who are at least 100 lbs overweight with a BMI of at least 40. You also must have a history of dieting, that’s medically supervised diets, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Ect…believe me the do check up on it.
Your best bet is to go see your doctor and have him refer you to a nutritionist. She can work with you to modify your diet and she can give you a decent exercises program. You have to move…you have it. Even with Gastric Bypass surgery, one has to exercise..alot!
I had Gastric Bypass surgery in Oct 2007. It has been hard work! I walk 5 miles a day and still only eat 900 calories a day.