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Underwater weighing

A method for determining the lean body mass. This method weighs a person underwater and then calculates the lean body mass and body fat. This method is one of the more accurate ones. However, it is generally done in special research facilities, and the equipment is costly. Also called hydrostatic weighing.

Underwater weighing

Created: 2011-06-15 09:49:05; Last Modified: 2011-06-15 09:49:34
A method for determining the lean body mass. This method weighs a person underwater and then calculates the lean body mass and body fat. This method is one of the more accurate ones. However, it is generally done in special research facilities, and the equipment is costly. Also called hydrostatic weighing.

Which operation is best for me?

Risks, Costs & Questions

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Gastric Bands

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Questions

Cost

How much does it cost?
Basically, at Melbourne Bariatrics Peninsula, a Gap fee for most bariatric surgery applies. The gaps fees for a Sleeve are $6400. Revision surgery fees vary.

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Payment Options

A range of payment plans are available.
These include standard payment through Private Health Cover, No gap covered by Supported Health, Self funded and Using your Superannuation.

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Choosing

Which operation you choose should be the safest operation that suits you. In a nutshell, Bands are the safest, Sleeves have the most natural eating style, & Bypasses achieve the greatest weight loss. They are all done laparoscopically (keyhole).

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