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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)
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Weight-Loss Surgery With One Small Incision
Stomach banding is an important weapon in the war chest of the bariatric surgeon - but it typically requires five incisions and a considerable recovery time.
But a new technique just coming into use needs just a single incision to accomplish the task of gastric banding, that is, tying off the top portion of the stomach so that food flow is restricted and slowed down. When the small, top part of the stomach is full, it signals the brain, which tells the body it's no longer hungry. This can lead to large reductions in weight for the morbidly obese, who are the only category of patients allowed to undergo the surgery. (Read more about Weight-Loss Surgery With One Small Incision)
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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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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")
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Chocolate Milkshakes Shed Insight on Obesity
The journal "Science" reports on the impact of chocolate milkshakes on obese people versus non-obese people.
The Oct. 17 issue of the journal "Science" reports on the impact of chocolate milkshakes on obese people versus non-obese people. Chocolate milkshakes in particular were studied because: "There are very few things that excite the brain as much as chocolate." So says researchers at the Oregon Research Institute and the University of Oregon, where the study was conducted. (Read more about Chocolate Milkshakes Shed Insight on Obesity)
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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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Weight Loss Surgery for Older Americans
A new study published in the Archives of Surgery found no difference between outcomes of patients younger or older than 60 years who underwent gastric by-pass surgery.
This study at the Western Reserve University Medical Center, followed 900 patients after having gastric by-pass surgery. The researchers found, "no differences in outcomes between older vs younger nor for Medicare vs non-Medicare patients for any postoperative complication or mortality." There were no mortalities among 46 patients 60 years and older a year after surgery. (Read more about Weight Loss Surgery for Older Americans)
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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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New GERD Procedure
For Julie Bayley there’s nothing better than cooking up an exotic home cooked meal and pairing it with the perfect bottle of wine. But, Julie says that for years her epicurean indulgences left her paying the price…unrelenting vicious heartburn. “It is like a river of lava coming up into your throat and just burning relentlessly and at the same time that is happening there is this pressure on your chest, it is just unbelievable pain,” says Julie.
Julie suffers from GERD…gastroesophageal reflux disease. This chronic reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus is often due to a weakening of tissues that make up the valve-like barrier between the esophagus and stomach. Most GERD patients have abnormal functioning of this valve allowing stomach contents to flow freely into the esophagus causing severe heartburn. (Read more about New GERD Procedure)
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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
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 888-857-1803
You don't have to go through the trouble and pain of obesity anymore. There are Obesity Surgeons ready to assist you immediately at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia in New York City. Through a variety of treatment options, they'll find the one that's right for you.
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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
Are you facing years of waiting for gastric bypass surgery in Sudbury, Ontario? Many Canadians just like you have discovered that Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City can provide gastric bypass surgery in only 3-4 months. Elliot R. Goodman, MD and his superb staff will even help you find out whether you qualify for reimbursement from Canadian Health Departments for surgery in the United States, including help with the often overwhelming paperwork.
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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
Losing weight can be a difficult thing to accomplish on your own. Exercise and dieting can help lose weight, but they can't help you lose weight right away if your health requires quick intervention. Most people have time restraints so they live with obesity until it causes serious conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and many others. If you feel like you want to lose the weight, but just don't have the time, LAP BAND surgery could be for you. The Lawrence Hospital Center serving Eastchester, Westchester County, New York is dedicated to fighting obesity with the many weight loss procedures it provides.
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 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3 FL.
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
Looking at having a laparoscopic gastric bypass? Dr. Hazem Elariny in Maryland, Virginia was the first to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity in the area. Board certified Dr. Elariny pioneered the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure as a primary procedure for obesity.
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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
Mount Vernon residents looking for a way to receive top-notch Bariatric Surgery should look no further than the Lawrence Hospital Center of Advanced Surgery. The Center offers a wide range of surgeries to choose from and believe in giving a patient the best results with minimal invasiveness.
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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) 351-8607
If you are in need of Weight Loss Surgery or are seeking Pain Management as a result of Weight Loss Surgery, look no further than the Beth Israel Center in NYC. Dr. Elliot Goodman and his talented team of professionals have a broad range of treatment options to accompany years of experience.
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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've been worrying about your weight, fearful of the added strain that being overweight or obese puts on your body, particularly your heart. It's time to make a decision for your health and your life. A safe procedure like gastric banding surgery might be what it takes to accomplish your weight loss goal, and in Texas, the Lap Band Center of Houston has experienced and compassionate surgeons who will help you choose the surgical option that is right for you.
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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
For Canadians in immediate need of bariatric surgery, getting on the waiting lists to receive care is a matter of life or death, but there is no guarantee as to the time frame. Sometimes those waiting lists can take months, even years, to get to your name, and in the case of the morbidly obese, time is often of the essence. But you have a choice. If you feel it is urgent to have your procedure done as soon as possible, bariatric surgery under the experienced and skillful guidance of Dr. Elliot Goodman and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City can save your life.
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 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3FL
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
Thinking of gastric bypass surgery in Maryland, Virginia? Then head to Dr. Hazem Elariny’s office. Board certified Dr. Elariny has much to recommend himself. He has pioneered gastric bypass procedures and was the first to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity in the area. Dr. Elariny’s claim to fame is the fact that he has performed the largest number of laparoscopic duodenal switch procedures in the world.
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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) 351-8607
Dr.Goodman practices stomach bypass surgery in the Brooklyn area. For those of you suffering from severe obesity and related health conditions, weight-loss surgery may be the solution you have been searching for.
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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
You know the health risks associated with obesity. You've tried to lose weight, only to gain it back again. Dr. Nilesh Patel understands just how frustrating it can be. For those wishing for an effective solution to obesity or morbid obesity, Dr. Patel in San Antonio, Texas offers Lap Band Surgery at Texas Bariatric Specialists.
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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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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
At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan, you can find a Bariatric surgeon who knows how to help and treat a severely overweight patient. Though this surgery is a serious step, the risks associated with obesity are far worse and can lead to several conditions.
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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 undergo Obesity Surgery is a very difficult and delicate process, but can be very rewarding in helping your body work its way back to health. Dr. Daniel Davis, DO has successfully performed hundreds of Obesity Surgeries aided by a team of certified professionals who will work with you every step of the way. Extraordinary personal care characterizes everyone at Lawrence Hospital near Mamaroneck. They want you to feel welcomed and ready to succeed.
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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 a Canadian citizen of Ottawa, Ontario with obesity, it is crucial that you get on those waiting lists for bariatric surgery. Wait too long and it might be too late to halt the disease. If you value your health, you should be willing to go that extra distance to receive the services you need from a professional surgeon who has both the qualifications and the sensitivity to handle your case with delicate care and clinical skill, so you can reach your target weight and get another chance at wellness. Dr. Elliot Goodman at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City is just the man for the job.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
Have you or a loved one struggled with obesity? Are you tired of diet after diet giving no results on the scale? With fast and unhealthy foods everywhere, it can be difficult to achieve consistent weight loss. At Texas Bariatric Specialists they're committed to giving those suck in the battle with obesity the tools they need to regain their health and well being. The gastroplasty procedure can give patients a new level of appetite control, and put them on the right direction toward weight loss. Those in the Austin, Texas area don't have to fight obesity on their own any longer. The Texas Bariatric Specialists are ready, willing and able to help get your weight back on track.
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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
Have you been fighting a losing battle against obesity? You know how complex losing weight can be, but for the obese it can mean the difference between health and grave illness. The constant balancing act between proper diet, nutrition and exercise can be too difficult for some to handle alone. If you're in need of assistance, a Gastric Bypass procedure like Roux-en-y (RNY) can help you regain control of your weight and your life. The team at Texas Bariatric Specialists, with their center located in the San Antonio area, is dedicated to giving you the tools needed to stop the health risks of obesity.
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 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.
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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
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 888-857-1803
Being obese has been recognized as the beginning of many other health conditions that are detrimental to your health. A few of the most recognized medical conditions are diabetes, sleep apnea, and high blood pressure. By keeping on the weight, and steadily gaining weight, you place your life in danger. Being overweight is not a reason at all to give up, it is a reason to make a solid decision to take your life back! Columbia University offers surgery with you in mind and they are prepared and ready to assist you with doing just that: making the decision to really live.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
Are you struggling to lose weight? Has diet and exercise failed to help you cut the pounds needed for your health and well-being? You don't have to fight the battle against obesity alone any longer. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and the Texas Bariatric Specialist are here to help you. LAP BAND surgery has helped countless around the world regain control of their appetite and weight. With compassionate care, exemplary pre and post-opt consultation services, the Texas Bariatric Specialists provides those people in the Beaumont, Texas area with the tools they need.
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