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If you're struggling with obesity and nonsurgical approaches to weight loss have failed, gastric bypass surgery may be your best option for weight control. Gastric bypass surgery is a type of minimally invasive bariatric surgery procedure that reduces the size of your stomach pouch so that you can't eat more than a fistful of food at a time. Set up a consultation with a bariatric surgeon in your area to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of gastric bypass and see if you're a good candidate for this weight loss surgery. Reducing food intake over time can lead to weight loss, and this approach has helped many obese patients lose weight and keep the weight off for years after surgery.
Take some time to read more about the Gastric Bypass Surgery in the article section below. Contact a bariatric surgery doctor. He or she will help you determine if the Gastric Bypass Surgery is right for you.
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Body Contouring: Re-Shaping the Body After Bariatric Surgery
Following weeks of recovery after major surgery, the last thing most people want to think about is doing it again. If you are bariatric patient coming off of weight loss surgery, however, chances are this may be one of the first things on your mind. After the extreme weight loss that follows bariatric surgery, 100 pounds or more in many instances, skin is left loose and saggy; excess tissue hangs from the abdomen below the belt line, and the hope of being able to finally feel comfortable in "normal" clothes is postponed by hanging flesh that just doesn't seem to fit on your much slimmer frame. Many patients like this turn to plastic surgery to help contour the body, giving shape to their new form. If you've experienced a significant amount of weight loss and are uncomfortable with the excess skin left behind contact plastic surgery doctors in your area and find out what options are best for you.
10 Things You Need for Recovery After Plastic Surgery
Your cosmetic plastic surgery procedure may leave you with scars, pain and stress during the recovery stages, and planning ahead with the right tools and supplies can make recovery much easier.
DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Michael Feiz, M.D, Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Michael Feiz & Associates , Offices in California: Beverly Hills, Thousand Oaks, Carson, Pasadena, Oxnard, Lancaster, Valencia, Encino, Huntington Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, and Bakerfield
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A new set of studies out says bariatric surgery completely reversed Type 2 diabetes in 75 percent of patients. In cases where the bariatric surgery was more extreme, the percentage for people who completely reversed the disease rose to 95 percent. In fact, the results were so immediate; doctors say some people were able to stop taking insulin as early as three days following the surgery.
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Many gastric bypass patients undergo bariatric surgery to alleviate and eliminate some of the symptoms of obesity. High blood pressure, an increased risk for diabetes and stroke, heart problems and heart failure are some of the effects of carrying excess weight, and gastric bypass surgery is often the only option for those who are severely overweight or obese. A new study suggests that gastric bypass surgery can reduce blood pressure significantly because this type of bariatric surgery helps to improve the efficiency of the kidneys after eating and drinking.
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Procedure Snapshot
- Avg. Cost: $25000
- Candidate: BMI of 40 or higher
- Length: 2 hours
- Treatment: One
- Results: Permanent
- Back to Work: 3-6 weeks
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