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Obesity....... Since 7 yrs
I am 88 kgs, female, 34 yrs age, after delivery I put on so much....... Tried almost everything, but can't reduce,
Now I want to put a gastric balloon, I don't know, it's effective or not.
Is it a cheaper method?
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Gastric balloon is obsolete. Consider seeing a bariatric surgeon for advice
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Dr. Nimisha S Kantharia
Laparoscopic Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Using height as well weight do calculate your BMI. BMI calculators are freely accessible on the internet.
A BMI of over 27.5 kg/m2 is considered to be obesity by Indian standards.
Depending on the degree of obesity and the associated problems you may be facing due to it, a variety of weight management options are available.
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Do visit a bariatric and Laparoscopic surgeon for a thorough evaluation and discussion
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