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What is the best weight loss program for someone that is 100 pounds over weight?
For someone that much overweight, it may be a good idea to consider gastric bypass surgery. This will be a good option for someone who is that much overweight.
What is the average weight loss for someone who has had gastric bypass surgery?
Most people who have gastric bypass surgery experience weight loss of about 60% (almost two-thirds) of their excess body weight. So, if you're 100 pounds overweight, you can expect to lose 60 pounds.
How obese do I have to be before I can be a candidate for weight loss surgery?
Bariatric surgery is only considered when there is a great risk to the patient from obesity. In general you'd have to be 100 pounds overweight if you're a man or 80 pounds if you're a woman.
Will doctors not perform bariatric surgery if someone is too obese?
Surgery is seldom the first choice for losing weight. Generally speaking, to qualify for a surgical procedure, a person needs to be atleast 100 pounds overweight or twice their ideal weight.
Meeting the Criteria for Gastric Bypass Surgery?
There are very strict critera for gastric bypass surgery. Not everyone who is overweight or even obese can qualify. Generally, for a man to qualify, he must be 100 pounds overweight. A woman has to be 80 pounds overweight. They must have tried other plans and failed and have been overweight for a significant amount of time, such as five years or more. You'll also have to meet with a doctor who will determine if you're committed to the lifestyle change needed to succeed with the surgery. You'll probably have to participate in a medically supervised weight loss program first.
Is 128 pounds overweight for a person who is 4' 8?
According to the body mass index chart, a weight of 128 pounds for a person that is 4'8 is considered overweight. An ideal weight would be between 90-110 pounds.
Is 94 pounds overweight for a 10-year-old?
The average weight of a 10 year old girl should be about 72 pounds. For a boy it should be 90 pounds. So a weight of 95 pounds for either would be considered overweight.
If you way ninety pounds at the age of ten is that overweight?
if yu weight ninety pounds at the age of 10 you are not overweight according to many medical charts and statistics the proper weight for ages 6-13 is 20-110 pounds
Are you overweight if your 5.0 and weight 100 pounds?
No. That is within a normal range.
Is your friend overweight if she is 13 years old and 5'0 tall and 156 pounds?
The ideal body weight for a 5' female is 100 pounds. 156 pounds would be considered overweight.
Can you lose 50 lbs in 6 weeks?
Some patients who are more than 100 pounds overweight lose weight very quickly. This is especially true in the first year after bariatric surgery.
Is 111 pounds overweight for someone 63 inches how can you lose 8 pounds?
You are at a very normal weight. There would be no need to lose weight.
