- – 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
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Signs of a Good Bariatric Surgery Candidate
If you're obese and have tried every diet imaginable, sticking to it faithfully, and still can't lose the excess poundage, you might be a candidate for weight-loss surgery.
But bariatric surgeons don't choose just anyone. To qualify, a prospective patient must satisfy certain criteria. First, a person's body mass index, or BMI, must be at least 40 - or he or she must weigh at least 100 pounds more than his or her ideal weight. (Read more about Signs of a Good Bariatric Surgery Candidate)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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EXERCISE STUDY
With dieting being the most commonly adopted method to lose weight, many of us refrain from taking up exercise. For people who are markedly overweight, it can be difficult to start an exercise program. But, the latest data shows the combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercise truly is the key to long term success. (Read more about EXERCISE STUDY)
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 Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
You know that you need to lose weight, but it can be so tough to keep the pounds off. Sometimes, a more drastic measure is needed - a gastric band operation. Lap Band Center of Houston in Texas offers gastric banding procedures.
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 Dr. Robert McKeen, MD
South Bay Bariatrics
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose,
CA
95124
Call (888) 566-9369
Are you searching for a minimally invasive procedure that is effective in treating obesity? The Lap Band surgical procedure may be right for you. Dr. Robert McKeen MD is located at South Bay Bariatrics in California and has completed over 4000 bariatric procedures.
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 Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
Are you done with trying to fight obesity on your own? Did you know there is help out there at Texas Bariatric Specialists near Hondo, Texas? Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD is waiting to help you shed those dangerous pounds that have been threatening your health and wellbeing. You deserve to live your life to the fullest and Dr. Patel will see to it. He is a laparoscopic surgeon who specializes in administering LAP BAND Surgery. If you yourself decide to commit yourself to a new diet and exercise, an entirely different lifestyle after surgery, then Dr. Patel is the surgeon you need to see.
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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
It's tougher to lose weight that people think. In a culture that is both preoccupied with being thin and popularizes fast, unhealthy food it's no wonder millions of Americans struggle with obesity. Do you feel like you need assistance to lose weight? You're not alone, countless people around the world have turned to surgically assisted weight loss procedures like LAP BAND to help them cut the pounds and get back their health. The team at Lap Band Center of Houston is ready to help those in Downtown Houston, Texas gain back the health that being overweight and obese has taken away.
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 Allan S. Stewart, M.D.
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 888-337-9398
Has your life been seized by an aneurism? It's one of the most stressful conditions to live with because at anytime a rupture can strike causing a nightmare for you and the ones you love. To add to that, many of the traditional surgeries to correct the problem, come with a host of complications of their own. If you're stuck trying to figure out the best treatment plan, Dr. Allan Stewart MD and the team at the Aortic Surgery Program can help. He specializes in offering the families of the Manhattan, NYC community better and safer heart surgery choices.
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 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3FL
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
Are you interested in stomach stapling? It is a recommended procedure for morbid obesity. Board certified Dr. Hazem Elariny is a stomach stapling specialist in Maryland, Virginia. He is a pioneer in the field and was the first to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity in the area. Dr. Elariny pioneered the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure and Vertical Banded Gastroplasty.
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 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
Waiting for gastric bypass surgery in Kingston, Ontario can be a nightmare. The years go by, but the surgery you need doesn't seem to be coming any closer. However, at Beth Israel Medical Center, Elliot R. Goodman, MD and his excellent staff could see you in as few as 3-4 months.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
If you have been significantly overweight for a long period of time, and feel that you will never be able to lose the weight, think again. Doctors at Texas Bariatric Specialists in Austin, Texas provide the means of losing weight through minimally invasive surgery.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
When you undergo a serious procedure like Bariatric Surgery, you want to be taken care of by your doctors after the surgery as sufficiently as possible. Rehabilitation and long planing after surgery are very important. Patients after surgery have to maintain their health and new lifestyle, and Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD and the Texas Bariatric Specialists can help. Based in Austin, Texas, Dr. Patel is the surgeon you need to give guidance and confidence living after surgery.
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Dr. Robert McKeen, MD
South Bay Bariatrics
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose,
CA
95124
Call (888) 566-9369
The rollercoaster ride of up and down weight with dieting is not only frustrating, it's also detrimental to your health. If you've tried hundreds of diets without long term success, it's time you found a permanent solution for weight loss. Dr. Robert McKeen a qualified Bariatric Surgeon at South Bay Bariatrics located in San Jose, CA can help. South Bay Bariatrics is a well-known establishment that provides safe, effective medical treatment to all of their patients.
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 Dr. Daniel G. Davis
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
If obesity is threatening your health, if you find your body unresponsive to diet and exercise alone, and you don't know where to turn, then Lawrence Hospital-Center for Advanced Surgery in Yonkers can help. This innovative facility offers the most advanced weight loss surgeries available, and has a group of caring professionals led by Dr. Daniel Davis who will work with you throughout your treatment, and support you as your reach your goals.
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 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 those who suffer from obesity, serious measures must be taken. Often times, with the application of modern medical procedures intended to combat disease and promote a healthy weight, patients can avoid life-threatening complications. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Westchester, NY, their experienced and certified obesity surgery specialists are on hand to provide advanced weight loss procedures.
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 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
Are you tired of being overweight? Have you tried various methods to rid those excess pounds and nothing has worked? If you are 100 lbs over your normal weight, and are considered obese, chances are diet and exercise alone will not provide for long-term results. The solution to your problem may be answered by a gastric bypass surgeon. At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in NYC, their surgeons understand what it's like to be overweight and are dedicated to finding a treatment/surgery that works best for you.
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 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3 FL.
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
A professional and highly experienced weight loss surgeon is hard to come by. If you are living in or around Arlington, VA and don't know where to turn, Dr. Hazem Elariny and his associates can give you the individual and personalized treatment you deserve. ALAGSA utilizes the most advanced techniques and state of the art equipment to ensure safe results with minimal scarring, shorter recovery periods and less painful procedures.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
Are you considering Gastric Bypass surgery? The decision is a personal one, and Dr. Nilesh Patel at Texas Bariatric Specialist in North San Antonio, Texas respects that. He has performed over 800 weight loss surgery procedures with success rates well above the national average, but that doesn't keep him from offering his patients personal attention and compassionate care.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
If you have been obese for over 5 years and have been unable to lose that weight through traditional weight loss methods, Gastric Bypass may be the answer you've been looking for. If you live in or around Austin, TX, the team to turn to with vast experience and technologically superior facilities and equipment is Texas Bariatric Specialists. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel is a surgeon of great skill and renown with sensitivity to every patient's needs, and restoring you to health through a gastric operation at the minimum cost is what he does best.
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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
There are many individuals who find it difficult to lose the extra weight placed upon them by obesity. If you or your loved ones suffer from obesity or any of its related illnesses, proper medical treatment may mean the difference between life and death. Therefore, you should be looking to find a Bariatric Surgeon. Before obesity can grow into a fatal life threatening condition, take action at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NYC. Certified and experienced Bariatric Surgery Specialists are available to help you combat obesity with safe and clinically proven methods that will help you reach a normal and healthy weight.
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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 decision to have a gastric bypass or other weight loss surgery is a serious one, often one that can. In Westchester, New York, the Obesity Surgeons at Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery have the expertise and vision to reshape your body to a healthier state. They offer an array of obesity surgeries designed to better your life.
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 Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 834-9775
The treatment goal for severe obesity should be an improvement in health achieved by a durable weight loss that reduces life threatening risk factors and improves the performance of daily activities. In most all cases, surgical treatment is required. However, the wait lists for weight loss surgeries in Barrie, Ontario are impossible. According to 2003 US statistics, Ontario required 4,500 bariatric surgeries per year but only 200 surgeries were performed in the province. Dr. Elliot R. Goodman, MD of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City has heard of the toil of four to five year long waiting lists from his Canadian patients and has created a program for them and those that follow.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
Are you struggling to lose weight on your own? Have you tried countless diet and exercise routines and still can cut the pounds needed for your health? Don't feel ashamed, losing weight can be a lot tougher then it seems. For many who been suck alone in the fight against obesity, metabolic surgery has given them the boost they need to attain a healthier life. Dr. Niesh Patel, MD of the Texas Bariatric Specialists has participated in over 1,000 weight loss surgeries, and is committed to assist you along the weight loss journey.
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