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Weight Loss Questions - Am I a Candidate
For Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Weight Loss Question:
I'm 100 pounds over weight. I've tried everything
and just want to give up. I'm tired of not being able to breath or tie my shoe.
I feel miserable! I'm thinking about having a gastric bypass surgery. What are
the requirements for a candidate who wants this type of procedure?
Weight Loss Answer:
The required aspects for someone to be a candidate
for gastric bypass surgery, include four primary items which must be met. These
are:
- A Patient must weigh a minimum of 100 pounds over their ideal
body weight, or two times their ideal body weight. The ideal body weight is determined
by standards of height and weight (BMI).
- A history of morbid
obesity of more than three (3) years duration.
- Failure to lose
weight despite documented participation in at least one formalized weight control
program.
- There must be a medical condition directly caused by,
or made worse by the extra weight, such as:
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Sleep apnea
- Chronic respiratory insufficiency
- Dependant edema
- Chronic
degenerative joint disease of knees, hips, ankles or back
- (including
gouty arthritis)
- Pickwickian syndrome
- Severe gastroesophageal
reflux disease
- Chronic depression as a result of obesity
- Hyperlipidemia
(elevated cholesterol or triglycerids)
- Gallbladder disease
- Recurrent
incisional hernias
- Chronic phlebitis and/or chronic venous insufficiency
I
would highly recommend contacting your local physician and have him complete a
full physical to provide the exact guidelines and inform you further about the
gastric bypass procedure. The physician will hopefully provide weight loss advice
whether through direct counseling at a local center or a popular weight loss program.
Whichever course of action they recommend, we at ShapeFit wish you success with
losing the weight and we hope you become healthier and happier! 
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