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A member asked:
Can i take orlistat while having a gastric sleeve i had the gastric sleeve done sept 2018 and have stayed the same weight since january 2019. started weight was 18st 13lbs now 13st 12lbs and not lost anymore. secondly can you have a bypass also?
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Yes to both but . . : 265 pounds to 194 lbs in 4 months. Impressive. I'm guessing you feel better at that weight. By height you may still be technically overweight but not by much. We all have a natural set point and pushing beyond it cause we think we should is a mistake. Side effects of Orlistat are unpleasant and frankly gross. Risk of surgery at 59 isn't worth it. Eat less fat and exercise. Rejoice in your success.
Answered 2/15/2020
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