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Asked by fran butler
from Grants Pass, OR
is 198 lb not obese enough to get the bariatric ballon prosedure done - Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)
is 198 lb not obese enough to get the bariatric ballon prosedure done
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Hi Fran,
The correct procedure you are looking for is called gastric balloon. Gastric balloon is a treatment used to help with weight-loss by reducing the size of one's stomach. In order to determine whether you qualify for the treatment, you need to calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index).
You'll want to research several bariatric curgeons in your area, which you can do so through our site, and ask them about your specific situation.
Good luck!
Memorial Healthcare Group
Istanbul, Turkey
Hi ,Thank you for your question. My name is Ilhan. I’m the patient coordinator for Memorial Hizmet Hospital ISTANBUL-TURKEY.
Tugrul Demirel,MD,Bariatric Surgeon,answered your question as follows;
"You may have intragastric balloon if your height is less than 159 cm."
Tugrul Demirel,MD,Bariatric Surgeon,answered your question as follows;
"You may have intragastric balloon if your height is less than 159 cm."
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