If you’ve determined that gastric bypass surgery is your best option for losing excess weight and reclaiming your life, congratulations.
Mona Karlsson – Patient Coordinator
Hi there, my name is Mona and I am very proud to say that I am a Patient Coordinator at Overvekts Operasjoner Riga. I’ve also had a Gastric Bypass with our outstanding Surgeon and am absolutely delighted with the whole experience. I lost my weight and slimmed down to my target weight within the first year! I would like to guide and help you with your special journey based upon my own experience of weight loss surgery.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Mona
Dr. Igors Troickis – Leading Bariatric Surgeon, 25 years experience, over 500 procedures annually
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| Gastric Balloon | BMI 27+ |
| Gastric Sleeve | BMI 30+ |
| Gastric Bypass | BMI 35+ |
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10 Reasons to choose us
Bjørn Aarland, Harstad en
Hey! My name is Bjørn Aarland and I am 43 years old. I have struggled with obesity for most of my life.
Grete Nystad, Bogen i Ofoten
Hello. I have tried many diets over the years, but they failed. Kilos pile back on again.
Marian
Having struggled with obesity for years and having tried numerous diets and other measures, I was only getting bigger.
Kine Andresen, Østfold
Life choices, best I have ever made! After many a year of yo yo dieting I realised that I needed a fresh start, and in order to do this I knew I needed help to implement my new lifestyle.
Tone Stabell, Grimstad
Hi everyone, I would like to share my experience of my Gastric Sleeve operation that I had done in Riga.
Ruth Leinan, Kirkenes
My decision to take the plunge and go ahead with weight loss surgery was in March 2017.
Milad Attari, Sandefjord
Hi all, I had my Gastric Bypass surgery at the end of January 2017, weighting in at 120 kgs pre op. I am now down to 76.6 kgs!
Camilla Sletvold, Trondheim
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I am a 26 year old girl from Trondheim. Throughout my life, I’ve struggled with extra weight/being obese. It’s something that has affected me both physically and psychologically.
Tone O. Steen, Brekstad
Hello guys! I am a 29 year old woman. I have 2 children and a roommate! I’ll try to tell you about my journey into an easier life … So here goes I am like, many, many others in this country, really all over the world to be more precise!
June Diseth, Rena
Hello. My name is June Diseth and I am 44 years old. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I have been overweight my whole life and like so many others I have tried all types of diets, from powder to soups.
Katrine Stenshjemmet, Årnes, Nes i Akershus
Hi! I am a 28 year old girl residing in Årnes. I have been trying to lose weight with the help of exercise, food, tablets, powders, shakes, yes, everything for a long time! But to no avail.
Laila Christin Mikkelsen, Sande i Vestfold
My name is Laila Christin Mikkelsen I am a lady of 50 years I have 4 children and 5 grandchildren
May-Lisbeth Solheim Hansen, Tjøme
I’ve always struggled with a few too many kilos, but I’ve also exercised a lot, so it has not been a major problem for my health.
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BMI Range
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Category
BMI Range
Very Obese
From 35 and Above
Obese
From 30 to 34.9
Overweight
From 25 to 29.9
Normal
From 18.5 to 24.9
Underweight
From 16 to 18.4
Very Underweight
From 15 and Below
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Height: cm
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