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How Fat Do You Have To Be For Gastric Band Surgery
How Fat Do You Have To Be For Gastric Band Surgery
I’m 320 ish but look a lot bigger would I quilify I’m alsi just over 5 ft
A MyObesityTeam Member said:
I want to stop eating sweets at night. What's a good snack at night?
posted over 2 years ago
A MyObesityTeam Member said:
The best person to ask about surgery is your Dr.
posted over 4 years ago
A MyObesityTeam Member said:
Probably would I'm 5"3 and over 400 lbs , here in Ohio you have to see a psycologist as others however the psychologist has to either refer you for surgery or the non Surgical plan.
posted over 4 years ago
A MyObesityTeam Member said:
My parents wanted me to do the gastric band but it was too much preparation to do it so decided to try to lose the weight on my own.
posted over 4 years ago
A MyObesityTeam Member said:
I also was going for surgery! You are a good candidate! But just know they will ask you tp lose a little before you are considered. It's s long process but if you are up to it!❤ Go for it
posted over 4 years ago
