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- – Duodenal Switch
- – Gastric Bypass
- – Lap Band
- – Laproscopic Procedures
- – Post Surgical Care/ Support
- – Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
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- – Weight Loss Surgery
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Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease
Want to know whether you're at risk for heart disease? Pull out a tape measure. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that body mass index (BMI) alone may not be reliably linked to cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers say the best indicator for health and heart disease risk is the waist to hip ratio, which means if you're a apple shaped person and tend to carry weight around the middle you may need to cut back inches, even if your BMI is in the healthy range. (Read more about Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease)
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Beth Israel Medical Center - Dr. Elliot Goodman a Bariartic Surgeon
Video interview Dr. Elliot Goodman who discusses bariatric surgery, procedure options, risk factors, important things for patients to know, and frequently asked questions. (Read more about Beth Israel Medical Center - Dr. Elliot Goodman a Bariartic Surgeon)
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Link Found Between High Fructose Corn Syrup and Diabetes
A study conducted by researchers at Rutgers University found that soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup had high levels of reactive compounds that have been shown by other studies to potentially trigger diabetes. High fructose corn syrup is the primary sweetener found in numerous foods and beverages such as non-diet soda, baked foods, and condiments. Many food manufacturers prefer the syrup because it is economical, sweeter and easy to blend into beverages.
Head researcher, Chi-Tang Ho, conducted chemical tests among 11 carbonated drinks containing high fructose corn syrup. He found high levels of reactive carbonyls that are believed to cause tissue damage through unbound fructose and glucose molecules. By comparison, table sugar does not have reactive carbonyls because its chemical compounds are bound and stable. (Read more about Link Found Between High Fructose Corn Syrup and Diabetes)
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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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Waist To Hip Ratio Is the Best Indicator for Heart Disease Risk
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that body mass index (BMI) alone may not be reliably linked to cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers say the best indicator for health and heart disease risk is the waist to hip ratio. Adding inches to the waistline can greatly increase a person's risk for heart disease, even if their BMI is in the healthy range. (Read more about Waist To Hip Ratio Is the Best Indicator for Heart Disease Risk)
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Obesity May Be Contagious
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, if someone in a social network becomes obese, those closely connected to them have a greater propensity for becoming obese as well. The strongest demonstration of this effect occurs among friends, not within a family or among those sharing a household. There was no apparent consideration of groups of otherwise strangers who come together in organized settings for the purpose of weight loss. With some diet programs, social support has been shown to be beneficial. (Read more about Obesity May Be Contagious)
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Obesity Rates Expected to Soar in the US
Obesity is still on the rise. A new study released by the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that by 2015, 75% of adults will be overweight, 41% will be obese. The study was a meta-analysis (comprehensive overview) of 20 different journal papers, reports, online data sets, and 4 different national surveys from 1960-2004. The study found that the obesity rate between those years had risen from 13% to 32%.
The lead author of the study, Youfa Wang MD, PhD called obesity a public health crisis, and said, "The obesity rate in the United States has increased at an alarming rate over the past three decades. We set out to estimate the average annual increase in prevalence as well as the variation between population groups to predict the future situation regarding obesity and overweight among U.S. adults and children." (Read more about Obesity Rates Expected to Soar in the US)
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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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Remedy or Rip Off: Relacor
No doubt, a lot of us are stressed out, and a lot of us have unwanted belly fat.
But are the two linked?
And can an over the counter supplement called relacore help battle both problems at the same time?
The thinking is this: that stress causes a stress hormone called cortisol to be released, which in turn causes one to accumulate unwanted belly fat.
So, if you reduce the stress, you reduce the belly fat.
The question is, where’s the proof relacore can do any of that?
The relacore ad says, “Relacore, the feel good pill that helps reduce belly fat. Relacore, its easy.”
Sure, a pill is easy. (Read more about Remedy or Rip Off: Relacor)
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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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Lap Band Center of Houston
Lap Band Center of Houston
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call: 888-697-4627
Being severely overweight can have a catastrophic effect on you or your loved one and can bring an onslaught of health problems. Type-II Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, cholesterol and respiratory problems are just a few out of the many. Obesity surgery is being used by laparoscopic surgeons across the country to help patients suffering from obesity, so if you are living with this condition, you should consider the Lap Band Center of Houston in Houston, Texas. Obesity surgery can help you avoid the burdens and fatal outcome that is 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
Sometimes for weight loss to actually work, you have to go through 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.
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Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3 FL.
Vienna,
22182
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Is a Roux-en-y gastric bypass or lap band surgery in your future? Maryland-based board certified Dr. Elariny is an accomplished obesity surgeon. He was the first to perform laparoscopic gastric bypass for morbid obesity in the area. He has performed the largest single-surgeon series of laparoscopic duodenal switch procedures in the world. At ALAGSA (Advanced Laparoscopic and General Surgery Associates) patients can avail of a wide range of the most technically advanced laparoscopic procedures.
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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
Even though 4,500 people each year need weight-loss surgery in Windsor, Ontario, only 200 of these surgeries were performed there in 2004. That means if you rely on the Canadian health care system, you could be waiting for years to receive the gastric bypass surgery you need as soon as possible. Luckily, Elliot R. Goodman, MD at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City might be ready to take you in just a few months. You may be worried that Canadian Health Departments won't pay for your surgery if it's performed in the United States, but that often isn't true. Beth Israel can even help you figure out whether you qualify for reimbursement from Canadian Health Departments and also help fill out the necessary paperwork.
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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. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3FL
Vienna,
VA
22182
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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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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
Obesity Surgery is available for those who feel that more traditional weight loss techniques are unable to work for them. Located in White Plains, the Lawrence Hospital-Center for Advanced Surgery provides top quality medical treatment.
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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
The exact causes of morbid obesity are still a mystery today. Morbid obesity is a condition involving many factors, and is probably influenced by genetic, environmental, social and/or cultural problems. Surgery has increasingly become one of the most effective and accepted solutions for treating morbid obesity. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center they provide obesity surgery that helps save 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 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. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call: 888-283-0092
For the many that struggle with obesity, diet and exercise alone, may not be enough to help them effectively control their weight. Lap Band surgery has become an increasingly potent tool in the battle against obesity. At Texas Bariatric Surgery, based in Austin, Texas, Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD has helped many patients gain fuller, more active lives through 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
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call: 888-857-1803
There are many individuals who are obese due to their genetic make-up or other conditions that make it quite difficult to control. That is why weight-loss surgery has become such an effective alternative to standard measures, such as constant exercise and diet, making the weight loss process much easier for obese individuals. However, it is essential to find a weight loss surgeon with both the extensive background and qualifications that can handle each Bariatric procedure with great care, ensuring that treatment is as safe as it is effective. The place to find such a qualified candidate is the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where patients are under the care of team of well-trained surgeons who are determined to successfully aid their clients in their battle against obesity.
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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
Trying to lose those extra pounds but find that diet routines or pills just don't work? Have you been working out for months, spending hundreds of dollars on fitness machines without the results you expect? If so, Dr. Elliot Goodman at Beth Israel Medical Center offers you a solution in the form of Bariatric 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
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call: 888-857-1803
Have you been thinking about the LAP-BAND to lose weight? Have diet and exercise failed for you to shed the pounds? If so, you should know that LAP-BAND surgery is a very common practice for weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NYC, the team can offer you LAP-BAND if you decide that it is right for you.
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Dr. Immune Recovery Foundation Slava Pashkevich, M.D.
Immune Recovery Foundation, LLC
4646 N. Shallowford Rd
Atlanta,
GA
30338
Call: 888-337-9370
Are you searching for another option for prostate cancer treatment? In the past decade the prostate cancer diagnosis levels in western countries are approaching epidemic levels. In treating prostate cancer early diagnosis is essential for successful treatment. At the Immune Recovery Foundation they use the most viable parts of Eastern and Western medical disciplines to offer natural prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Slava Pashkevich, M.D. hopes by using immunotherapy with other alternative treatments patients can have more choices in the grueling battle against cancer. If you or a loved one is looking for another way to fight prostate cancer in the Atlanta, Georgia area call today for more information.
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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
Traditional methods of weight loss do not work for everyone. If you are seeking an effective alternative and live in Oshawa or anywhere in Ontario, then explore Gastric Bypass with Dr. Elliot Goodman, MD. He offers experienced surgical care at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, and works closely with the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) to get reimbursement for surgery and travel for those who need weight loss surgery to regain their health.
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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 stuck in the battle against obesity? Do you feel like weight loss is unattainable on your own? Don't feel bad about looking for assistance to cut the pounds. You owe it to your self to live the healthiest and happiest that you can. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and the team at the Texas Bariatric Specialist can use LAP BAND surgery to boost your ability to lose weight. When it comes to ending the fight against obesity there are no quick fixes. If you looking for committed weight loss help and guidance in the Austin, Texas area, the Texas Bariatric Specialists are here to help.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call: 888-283-0092
Many who have struggled to lose weight through the traditional means of diet and exercise, have found better health, happiness, and comfort in their bodies through the Gastric Bypass procedure. If you're dealing with the physical and emotional effects of obesity help is a phone call away. Dr. Patel and the team of certified experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists is ready to assist you all the way through the weight loss journey. The gastric bypass procedure and other forms of surgically assisted weight loss can help you lose weight.
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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
Obesity is the cause of many health problems. When you decide that you want to lose the weight and live a healthier life, then you should contact the Texas Bariatric Specialists in San Antonio, TX. The professionals there can help improve your life through Duodenal Switch Surgery.
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Dr. David Tichansky
UT Medical Group, Inc.
7945 Wolf River Blvd., Suite 280
Germantown,
TN
38138
Call: (888) 857-1803
Are you thinking of gastric bypass surgery? Dr. David Tichansky is a gastric bypass surgery specialist and his expertise and experience in surgery is second to none. Dr. Tichansky, is fellowship trained in laparoscopic surgery, approved by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery and board certified. He is also co-director of the Bariatric Program at UT Medical Group Inc. in Memphis.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, M.D.
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call: 888-283-0092
Obesity requires action because of the serious consequences. Your life might be in jeopardy without real change and weight loss surgery in conjunction with lifestyle changes is rapidly becoming a common solution to weight problems. Texas Bariatric Specialists in Austin, TX can help you regain your health. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel heads this state-of-the-art center and performs bariatric surgeries like LAP BAND and gastric bypass. A nationally respected surgeon, Dr. Patel specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatment for obesity.
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