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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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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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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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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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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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 Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
You've tried exercise plans, diets, and weight loss pills, but you can't seem to lose the weight. You tire easily, and walking is difficult because your knees hurt. If you, like many Americans, are obese or morbidly obese, Stomach Stapling Surgery may be a solution. Dr. Nilesh Patel in San Antonio, Texas has used this proven technique to help many patients lose weight.
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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. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 834-9775
The average wait time for Bariatric Surgery in Canada is four to five years. If you are in need of more immediate Bariatric Surgery in Kitchener, Ontario, the Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, New York, has been assisting needy Canadians for years, with an average wait of only three to four months. The internationally accredited Dr. Elliot Goodman, MD and his team of certified experts will welcome you with open arms and be sensitive to your every need throughout your procedure. They operate out of the state of the art Beth Israel Medical Center, which houses the most innovative surgical technology available in the entire world.
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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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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
2222 Morgan Ave.
Corpus Christi,
TX
78405
Call 888-347-6193
For people living with obesity, it can be a struggle for them to lose the dangerous extra weight through diet and exercise alone. There is a lap band surgeon in Corpus Christi, Texas who can help: Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD, who has helped so many patients regain their lives.
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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 seen what your being overweight can mean for your health, and it has left you feeling afraid of what could happen without some kind of change. It is not an uncommon feeling, and if you are an individual who suffers with obesity, the health risks become greater, perhaps calling for drastic measures like surgery. Surgery itself can be frightening but with a gastric band, the minimally invasive surgery means less pain, less recovery time and real visible results. Lap Band Center of Houston in Texas has expert surgeons to perform your gastric band 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
If are living with morbid obesity, then you are more vulnerable for many kinds of illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. If you've tried almost everything, from different kinds of diets to various kinds of exercise plans, then undergoing obesity surgery might be your only solution. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in New York, you can find an obesity surgeon who has a great deal of experience in the field of general surgery and can handle you with care, ensuring quality results as well as maximum safety. With the assistance of the surgeons at Columbia, you can meet your weight-loss goals as well as dramatically improving your health.
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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
Feeling ashamed about Bariatric Surgery? You shouldn't have to. Surgical treatment is medically necessary as it's the only proven method of achieving long term weight control for the severely obese. If you're in need of Bariatric surgery and live within the Oshawa, Ontario area, you may be in for quite a wait. With most of the weight loss surgical centers overwhelmed, patients are often referred to surgeons outside of Canada. Dr. Elliot Goodman, MD of Beth Israel Medical Center, located in New York City has operated on several of these cases even those that need correction from their previous Bariatric procedures.
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 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3FL
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
If you are suffering from morbid obesity then look no further for a weight loss surgeon. Board certified Dr. Hazem Elariny in Maryland, Virginia is a pioneer in the field. He was the first to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity in the area. To his credit, he also pioneered the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure as a primary procedure for obesity.
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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 a struggle to lose weight when obesity puts that weight right back where it was. Being overweight can have serious health risks too, and the stress of it is exhausting. You're frustrated, tired, and desperate for an answer. Gastric band surgery can help you fight back against obesity, and Lap Band Center of Houston uses this technique and other bariatric (weight loss) surgery procedures to restore a healthy body and peace of mind.
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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 having problems losing weight through the ordinary means of diet and exercise? Do you feel that the weight has gone beyond your control? If you feel that you can't lose the necessary weight alone, Bariatric surgery can help. Countless people around the world have chosen bariatric surgery as a safe and effective way to get rid of obesity once and for all. If you're in the San Antonio, Texas area, Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and the team of board-certified experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists are dedicated to offer support and assistance for those serious about improving their lives through weight loss.
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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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Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 281-4612
Do you need pathology testing services in the Bronxville, NY area? The staff at Lawrence Hospital Center provide you with quality care, while giving a fast and accurate diagnosis. They have been providing diagnostic services for over 90 years, making them the most trusted provider in the area. The center performs over 600,000 tests annually, bringing the experience and knowledge necessary for proper diagnosis. Get the pathology testing you need at Lawrence Hospital Center.
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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
Carrying excessive weight can negatively affect your health, leading to a number of illnesses, such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. If your body isn't prone to weight-loss, no matter how many times you've hit the gym and how hard you try to sustain a sensible diet, then your only reliable option is bariatric surgery. However, there are only a handful of surgeons who are qualified to handle your case with sensitivity and efficacy. To find a bariatric surgeon who actually meets those criteria, you should turn to Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York, where a staff of licensed experts has both the qualifications and the compassion to make you feel comfortable and confident throughout the whole weight-loss process.
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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-898-0164
Want to get rid of those extra pounds, but exercise and diet just don't seem to work? If you are feeling hopeless about lack of progress in weight loss do not be ashamed. Losing weight can be a difficult task and the Lap Band Center of Houston located in Southwest Houston, TX is ready to help you.
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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 looking to undergo surgery in order to eliminate dangerous weight, it is vital that you turn to a team with a growing reputation for excellence in Manhattan. Look no further than Dr. Elliot Goodman and his friendly staff at Beth Israel Center. Dr. Goodman offers innovative surgical treatment options and Bariatric Surgery Post Op Care in order to quickly and effectively treat you.
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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
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
Are you or a loved one having difficulty losing weight? Is beating obesity proving too difficult to handle on your own? Don't feel band about searching for help and guidance in the fight for your health and well being. The Texas Bariatric Specialists know how difficult it can be to lose weight. They offer those unable to lose weight through traditional methods the tools needed to take back their bodies and their health. Using the sleeve gastrectomy procedure Dr. Nilesh Patel, MD can help greatly reduce the appetite and cravings of those struggling with obesity. If you're considering weight loss surgery in the Austin, Texas area, the Texas Bariatric Specialist is here to help.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78748
Call 888-347-6193
If obesity has caused health issues like type 2 diabetes or elevated cholesterol levels, you should think about visiting Texas Bariatric Specialists in San Antonio, Texas. Highly trained professional Bariatric surgeons such as Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD will help you. Dr. Patel has honed his craft in performing and learning about Bariatric surgery through his experience in education, fellowship training and his 800 Bariatric surgeries that he has performed to date. He will definitely help with your bariatric surgery diet after the procedure so you can get your life back on track. Texas Bariatric Specialists is the premier surgical weight loss clinic for you.
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 Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3FL
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
You don’t have to live with morbid obesity. It’s time you tried bariatric surgery and got your life back on track. Board certified Dr. Hazem Elariny is a bariatric surgeon based in Maryland, Virginia. He is known for having pioneered the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure as a primary procedure for morbid obesity. Dr. Elariny provides the widest range of the most technically advanced laparoscopic procedures at his ALAGSA.
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