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Question
Hello doctor,
I'm a male, 1m73 tall, weighing about 138 kg. I have exercised to lose weight, but I have hip osteoarthritis, so it is very difficult to exercise. I want to do gastric bypass surgery. Doctor let me ask a man who is 1m73 tall and weighs 138kg can he have gastric bypass surgery? Ask your doctor for advice. Thank you doctor.
Ngoc Hung Le (1991)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Khanh - Head of Department of Gastroenterology - Urology - Robotic Surgery & Pediatric Surgery - General Surgery Department - General Hospital Vinmec Times City International.
Hello,
With the question "Can a man 1m73 tall and weigh 138kg have stomach reduction surgery?" , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
According to the information you provided, you can completely reduce stomach surgery.
You should go to medical facilities for a specific examination from which the doctor will specify the next steps and conduct surgery. Depending on the technique and use of different machines will have different advantages. Laparoscopic surgery: karl storz machine + Harmonic ultrasonic knife or Ligasure tissue welding for fast hemostasis, less tissue damage + EndoGIA automatic suture tool or Robot surgery, da Vinci Si robot + Harmonic ACE ultrasonic knife Fast hemostasis, less tissue damage + EndoGIA Covidien automatic suture cutter.
After undergoing gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, you can be discharged the same day or stay in the hospital for about 3 days to recover. You can also return to your daily routine after 3 days to 3 weeks after surgery.
After gastric bypass surgery, the amount of weight lost will depend on the surgical method used and how well you follow your doctor's instructions. Depending on height, weight, and the method of surgery, many obese patients can lose about 45kg (equivalent to 100 pounds) or even more after just 12-18 months.
You also note that there can be some possible complications after gastric bypass surgery for weight loss such as wound infection, internal bleeding, small bowel obstruction, acid reflux, difficulty breathing, damage to neighboring structures,.. You also pay attention to change your lifestyle, especially eating and drinking to recover as soon as possible.
If you still have questions about gastric reduction surgery, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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