- – Bariatric Surgery
- – Duodenal Switch
- – Gastric Bypass
- – Lap Band
- – Laproscopic Procedures
- – Post Surgical Care/ Support
- – Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- – Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- – Weight Loss Surgery
Find Bariatric Surgery Doctors
Alabama
California
New York
Ontario
Texas
Virginia
|
Weight-Loss Surgery May Eliminate Liver Disease
A dangerous liver disease that's a side effect of obesity appears to be completely overcome in a majority of patients as a result of the weight loss following bariatric surgery, according to a recently published report.
Obesity, which has become epidemic in the United States, has grown from afflicting 15 percent of the population in 1980 to 32.9 percent in 2004. It leads to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in around 70 percent of the obese and in 85 percent to 95 percent of those who are morbidly obese. Obesity is defined using body mass index (BMI), which relates an individual's weight to his or her height. A person with a BMI of 30 or above is considered obese. People who are morbidly obese have a BMI of 40 or more. (Read more about Weight-Loss Surgery May Eliminate Liver Disease)
|
Researchers Control "Hunger Hormone"
Investigators may have found a novel route to weight loss by controlling the hormone that produces appetite.
The hormone, ghrelin, is produced by the fundus, or upper part of the stomach. Since ghrelin requires a rich supply of blood to be created, the scientists shut down the blood supply to that area of the stomach by chemically blocking the main artery there. (Read more about Researchers Control "Hunger Hormone")
|
Bariatric Surgery Found to Lower Risk of Death
Obesity is on the rise, and so are associated health risks like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and sleep apnea. Although once believed to be a risky and rare procedure, bariatric surgery is becoming a prevalent option for people who suffer from morbid obesity. Over 175,000 patients underwent bariatric surgery last year and the number is expected to grow this year. Although there are risks in undergoing these procedures, the surgery death rate has fallen over the years as the technique becomes more sophisticated and less invasive. (Read more about Bariatric Surgery Found to Lower Risk of Death)
|
Super Obesity Surgery
 A less popular form of weight loss surgery appears to be better than the standard type currently done in most centers.
For so-called “super obese” patients, it could mean a better result.
It’s called the biliopancreatic diverserion with duodenal switch.
Like the older surgery, called the roux-en-y bypass (roo-en-y) gastric bypass surgery, it cuts the stomach and diverts the intestine.
But this does it differently, resulting in a greater amount of excess body weight that is lost.
You wouldn’t know it now, but Emilio Vingna piano, at 5 foot 8 inches tall, used to weigh 380 pounds. “Very difficult sleeping, very difficult time breathing, very difficult time functioning on every and any level just because you are carting around excess weight. I didn’t think I would reach 50 years old uh because of uh the amount of strain on your heart and respiratory system as a whole,” says Emilio.
But he’s lost 200 pounds, thanks to this lesser known surgery more commonly called the duodenal switch—a procedure intended for super obese patients.
Obesity is 30 and over. (Read more about Super Obesity Surgery)
|
Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is one of the best options for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As in other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity. (Read more about Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery)
|
Gastric Banding
Millions of us are fighting the battle of the bulge. While diet and exercise work, for many it doesn’t cut it. But aggressive surgery is too much for most. This is really intended for those considered morbidly, or extremely obese, so much so it’s an immediate risk to one’s health.
Now, maybe, there’s something in between.
Ed Schauder has struggled for years with his weight…
It’s been a recurring cycle of failed diets. “Just about every single one of them, slim fast, weigh watchers,” says Ed.
And when he hit his forties, he realized, he was in trouble.
“I probably was more than 370 pounds when I first cam here in May of 2005. I couldn’t register on the scale,” says Ed. (Read more about Gastric Banding)
|
Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth
The fattening of America is so out there, so obvious, the question has become how do we get the message that we need to reverse the trend?
Perhaps, the message is sinking in, at least among women.
New research released by the CDC shows, among women, no significant increase in obesity was observed between 1999 and 2004…roughly a third of females remain obese (Read more about Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth)
|
OBESITY SURGERY SURGE
With the unbelievable rise in obesity rates here in America comes what many would consider an expected consequence- the number of Americans having weight-loss surgery more than quadrupled between 1998 and 2002. (Read more about OBESITY SURGERY SURGE)
|
|
|
 Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Obesity carries a wide range of health risks that are associated with it from back and knee pain to more serious disorders. If your body has not been responsive to more traditional weight loss techniques, LAP BAND Surgery is an effective, minimally invasive procedure that can help you safely control your weight. In Houston, Texas, the team of certified experts at Lap Band Center of Houston, has dedicated their lives to helping individuals with a wide range of weight loss needs, using the most innovative technology.
|
|
Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-898-0164
Is obesity causing health risks for you or a loved one? Unsure of how to lose the weight? Many obese people are genetically pre-disposed to obesity, making it impossible to lose weight with conventional weight loss methods. For these people who are pre-disposed, exercise and diet are ineffective, causing people to lose hope. The Lap Band Center of Houston in South Houston, Texas is ready to give hope back, with surgical weightloss procedures.
|
|
 Dr. Marc Bessler, M.D.
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 888-284-4509
Bariatric Surgery has become a common method in helping morbidly obese people overcome their weight problems. If you're hesitant or unsure about bariatric surgery being the right procedure for you, or if you are looking for a professional with the right credentials to perform this delicate procedure, contact Dr. Marc Bessler at Columbia University Medical Center.
|
|
 The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
|
|
 Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City,
New York
10003
Call (888) 834-9775
You have diabetes, high blood pressure, and your sleep apnea leaves you tired all the time. If you are morbidly obese, life can be extremely difficult. In many cases, dieting and following an exercise plan do not work. For many people, gastric bypass surgery can be life altering. Dr. Goodman, who serves people in the London, Ontario area, has successfully performed this surgery on a multitude of patients.
|
|
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Sometimes to meet weight loss and health goals it takes a big step like surgery. When choosing a doctor for Weight Loss Surgery, one has to make sure the doctor has the experience and skill to properly perform the procedure with the best results. The Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery can help patients in Harrison make the right decision.
|
|
 Dr. Robert McKeen, MD
South Bay Bariatrics
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose,
CA
95124
Call (888) 566-9369
Have you been struggling with obesity? Have you been trying to lose weight to no avail? Are you exhausted of diets, exercises, and other promises of weight loss? If so, weight loss surgery is right for you. Dr. Robert McKeen MD is located at South Bay Bariatrics in California and has years of experience in weight loss surgery.
|
|
Dr. Marc Bessler, M.D.
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 888-284-4509
Are you having trouble losing weight? For many already struggling with obesity it's hard to juggle diet, exercise and nutrition on their own. At the Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery, Dr. Marc Bessler, MD uses the latest obesity surgery procedures to give patients the boost they need to cut the pounds. As the director of the Center for Obesity surgery, Dr. Bessler specializes in the latest laparoscopic (minimally-invasive) procedures. If you're looking for a skilled and experienced surgeon in the Manhattan, NYC area, contact Dr. Bessler today.
|
|
Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-898-0164
Has obesity led you to worry about your health? Is it changing your health and your happiness for the worst? The struggle with losing and then gaining the weight back can be frustrating and the potential for health problems increases the longer obesity is a part of your life. At the Lap Band Center of Houston in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, Lap Band surgeons will work with you throughout the procedure process. You will be consulting with these top professionals, before, during and after Lap Band Surgery, so you can feel comfortable and at ease as you go through this life-changing process.
|
|
 Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
Losing weight can be incredibly difficult without support and guidance. Are you one of the many dealing with the emotional and physical effects of obesity alone? Do you feel that you need cooperation and collaboration to lose weight? If you're in the Georgetown, Texas area Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and the team of board-certified experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists are committed to help through obesity surgery. The assistance of a team dedicated to helping you lose weight might be the boost you need for a healthier and happier life.
|
|
 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 888-857-1803
Obese Americans are finding themselves in dire health. they are faced with increasing health problems, extreme sickness and a shorter life expectancy. They are trying to lose weight and are finding that diet and exercise alone aren't doing the job to lower their obesity. Help in treating this problem is available at the Center for Obesity Surgery at the Columbia Medical Center in NYC, NY. With Bariatric Surgery, the facility understands how much of a big step the procedure is, and will work with you every step of the way towards your desired weight loss.
|
|
Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
If you, like many Americans, are obese, you may suffer from high blood pressure or type II diabetes. You may be taking many different medications for a number of health problems. If you have been unable to lose the weight with diet and exercise, gastric bypass surgery is a solution. Dr. Nilesh Patel at Texas Bariatric Specialists in San Antonio, Texas has helped many patients in your situation reclaim their health.
|
|
Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-898-0164
Are you or a loved one stuck in the weight loss battle? Has diet after diet failed to give you any results on the scale? In a world filled with fast and unhealthy foods, it's no wonder why so many people have trouble cutting the pounds. Don't feel ashamed about looking for assistance in the fight for your health and well-being. Obesity surgery specialists have helped people around the world, with all level of weight loss needs, live healthier and happier. If you or a loved one is looking for an extra boost to tip the scales in their direction, contact the Lap Band Center of Houston, in the South Houston, Texas area today.
|
|
Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City,
New York
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
When your physician suggests surgical intervention to stop a losing battle against weight gain, Dr. Elliott Goodman in Manhattan, NYC is a good choice to consult with. Dr. Goodman has years of experience in Gastric Bypass and Lap Band Surgery are common forms of surgical weight loss procedures for the morbidly obese.
|
|
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
The highly trained staff at the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery understands that most patients are uncomfortable going under the knife. It is precisely that type of thinking that makes the Center focus on the least invasive surgeries possible while still obtaining the results both doctor and patient are looking for.
|
|
 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3 FL.
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
Considering a duodenal switch procedure? Dr. Hazem Elariny is a morbid obesity surgery specialist in Maryland, Virginia. Board certified Dr. Elariny pioneered the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure as a primary procedure for obesity and is acclaimed for performing the largest number of laparoscopic duodenal switch procedures in the world.
|
|
Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-898-0164
Are diets and exercise not helping you lose weight? Feel like nothing can possibly help? The Lap Band Center of Houston in Southwest Houston, TX, has an advanced method of helping patients lose weight. Laproscopic Weight Loss surgery used by the doctors of Lap Band Center of Houston are ready to help you lose the weight with a quick and relatively painless procedure.
|
|
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
For anyone, losing weight can be a grueling battle. The constant balancing act between, diet, exercise and nutrition are tricky for some to handle, especially when already burdened by obesity. If you feel like you need a helping hand to lose weight and improve your health, you are not alone. Countless people around the world have overcome obesity with the help of LAP BAND Surgery. The Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery is dedicated to giving those in need of a boost the tools they need to lose weight and move forward with their lives.
|
|
 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3 FL.
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that that is generally performed through the abdomen. Many different conditions can be treatments with laparoscopic surgery. The main goal is to minimize scarring and the overall invasive nature of complex surgeries. At ALAGSA of Arlington, VA, Dr. Hazem Elariny and a team of highly skilled surgeons can help the obese regain their health.
|
|
 Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
New York City,
NY
10003
Call (888) 834-9775
As an obese person living in Ottawa, you know that waiting lists for important surgeries can be long. Too long if the procedure needed is a complicated one. That is why traveling to New York City to receive proper care from Dr. Elliot Goodman at Beth Israel Medical Center makes sense. Not only does he perform weight-loss surgery efficiently, but he does so with little delay, significantly cutting the time it takes to fight against your condition.
|
|