HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal And Upper Arm Obesity

I am over 300 lbs. with a huge belly and short, huge upper arms and am having difficulty reaching to wipe my butt. What do you suggest as an immediate solution to my problem? I know that I have to diet and exercise

I am over 300 lbs. with a huge belly and short, huge upper arms. I am having problems reaching to wipe. What do you suggest as an immediate solution to my problem? I know that you'll say diet and exercise for the long-term solution.
Fri, 27 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Dear patient, in addition to exercise and diet there is the option of gastric bypass surgery. Please see a specialized surgeon to get further information on that option. Best regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal And Upper Arm Obesity

Dear patient, in addition to exercise and diet there is the option of gastric bypass surgery. Please see a specialized surgeon to get further information on that option. Best regards