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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Weight

I am 166 pounds and 5 5 how over weight am I? would I qualify for a gastric band. 4 years ago I was a size 6 at 7stone now im size 16-18 and 11stone 9. I desperately attempt to diet but constantly find it hard as I sleep eat. Im often hungry in the night, and because it's like sleep walking I can't control what or how much im eating.
Mon, 4 May 2015
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Not very. That is a BMI that is about 10% into the overweight range.. not quite up to obese. Would not generally be an indication for surgery.
Might be interested in a book I'm getting together.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1775472781/1708440999?token=378a5145
and... locking up the refrigerator/not having food in it that is high in calorie. exercise before sleep are a few options
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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Weight

Not very. That is a BMI that is about 10% into the overweight range.. not quite up to obese. Would not generally be an indication for surgery. Might be interested in a book I m getting together. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1775472781/1708440999?token=378a5145 and... locking up the refrigerator/not having food in it that is high in calorie. exercise before sleep are a few options