How Effective Is Gastric Bypass?

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Wed, 11 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi, I am obese and my insurance has dined gastric bypass,but I have found a Roca Lab that says it is a Liquid bypass without surgery should I try it I need to lose 147 lbs I have high blood pressure and damage to my left ventical. Thanks, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read the details you have provided.
There is no evidence that the technique works.
I would not advice to go for it.
You can discuss other methods like intra gastric balloon with your doctor.
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju