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- – 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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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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Super Obesity Surgery
 A less popular form of weight loss surgery appears to be better than the standard type currently done in most centers.
For so-called “super obese” patients, it could mean a better result.
It’s called the biliopancreatic diverserion with duodenal switch.
Like the older surgery, called the roux-en-y bypass (roo-en-y) gastric bypass surgery, it cuts the stomach and diverts the intestine.
But this does it differently, resulting in a greater amount of excess body weight that is lost.
You wouldn’t know it now, but Emilio Vingna piano, at 5 foot 8 inches tall, used to weigh 380 pounds. “Very difficult sleeping, very difficult time breathing, very difficult time functioning on every and any level just because you are carting around excess weight. I didn’t think I would reach 50 years old uh because of uh the amount of strain on your heart and respiratory system as a whole,” says Emilio.
But he’s lost 200 pounds, thanks to this lesser known surgery more commonly called the duodenal switch—a procedure intended for super obese patients.
Obesity is 30 and over. (Read more about Super Obesity Surgery)
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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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 Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
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 a Gastric Bypass procedure. If you're dealing with the physical and emotional effects of obesity you don't have to deal with it alone, Dr. Patel and the team of certified experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists is ready to assist you in your 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. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
The LAP BAND, much like gastric bypass, is a surgery that can aid in the loss of unwanted weight. It's great for people who have tried diet, exercise and other weight loss programs that have failed for them. At Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC, Dr. Elliot Goodman gives patients new hope for weight loss.
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 Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
There are many individuals who find it difficult to lose the extra weight placed upon them by the disease of 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. Before obesity can grow and reach these fatal potentials, take action at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Westchester, New York. 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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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
Have you tried diet after diet, chasing the elusive dream of long term weight loss? It doesn't have to be just a dream. For millions of Americans, surgical weight loss could be the solution that makes achieving and maintaining a healthy weight possible. At Texas Bariatric Specialists, Dr. Nilesh Patel, MD is a board certified bariatric surgeon who has helped many patients in Texas live healthier, fuller lives through weight loss surgery.
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 US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Obesity is a serious problem in the United States and places a growing number of individuals at serious health risks. If you are obese and your body has been unresponsive to dietary and exercise programs, the team at US Imaging in Houston, TX, specializes in an array of surgical procedures, including LAP BANDs, which can help you work your way back to a healthier and slimmer state. The top priority is always the individual, so you will be sure to receive great personal care every step of the way at US Imagine Inc.
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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) 351-8607
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. David Tichansky
UT Medical Group, Inc.
7945 Wolf River Blvd., Suite 280
Germantown,
TN
38138
Call (888) 857-1803
If you are considering Obesity Surgery as the solution to either severe obesity or just to eliminate unwanted pounds, it is vital that you turn to an Obesity Surgeon with years of experience and has the most innovative surgical tools within the confines of a comfortable environment. In Memphis, Tennessee, the surgeon more and more satisfied patients are turning to is Dr. Hazem Elariny. He operates out of the UT Medical Group and offers extraordinary personal care within a welcoming healing environment.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Are you unable to loose weight needed for your health and well-being? Just living with obesity can be arduous experience, much less loosing weight. For those dealing with life restricting effects of obesity, loosing weight can seem simply impossible. For many who were unable to loose weight on their own, stomach stapling has helped them retake control of their bodies and lives. If you're near the Yonkers, New York area the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery is devoted to helping people who have failed to loose weight through diet and exercise, cut the pounds and regain their health.
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 Dr. Robert McKeen, MD
South Bay Bariatrics
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose,
CA
95124
Call (888) 566-9369
Do you want surgery for your morbid obesity but don't want to have large incisions? If so, call Dr. Robert McKeen at South Bay Bariatrics in San Jose, California today to get the laparoscopic surgery you deserve. Dr. McKeen offers the latest in laparoscopic surgery treatments to help you get your life back.
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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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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
You've tried exercise plans, failed 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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 Dr. Daniel G. Davis
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
If you or a loved one is seriously obese and you are worried about the development of serious medical disorders as a result of the excess weight, immediate action should be taken to ensure the safety and longevity of that person's life. In Pflugerville, Texas, Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD has put together a team of experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists with years of experience in performing Weight Loss/ Obesity Surgery and will work with you every step of the way to create a plan that will safely and effectively help you. The top priority of Dr. Patel and his team is always the individual, so you will be sure to receive extraordinary personal care before, during and after your treatment.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Carrying around extra weight can have an adverse affect not only on the human body but also on the mind. One may start to lose confidence in appearance and that will in turn have negative effects on your health. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery, they can help Larchmont residents pick one of the many Bariatric Surgery options that best fits each patient.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
2222 Morgan Ave.
Corpus Christi,
TX
78405
Call 888-347-6193
Has obesity taken hold of your life? Are you struggling to lose the weight needed for your health and well-being? If you need assistance to cut the pounds Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and the Texas Bariatric Specialists can help. LAP BAND surgery has helped countless people around the world take control of their appetites and lose weight. The dedicated staff at Texas Bariatric will use their experience and care to guide you along this weight loss journey. For those in the Laredo, Texas area who are ready to take the decisive steps against obesity, help is only a phone call away.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
Are you struggling to lose the necessary weight for your health? For many who have found it impossible to lose critical weight through traditional means have found better health, more energy and confidence though the gastric bypass procedure. You don't have to battle with obesity alone anymore. If you're around the Schertz, Texas area Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and the team of board certified experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists are dedicated to successfully helping people lose weight through the gastric bypass procedure. It's time to get out of the corner, and start fighting back.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
One of the largest health risks in the United States today is obesity and the disorders that occur as a result of obesity. Without proper medical support, the effects of obesity can lead to life threatening illnesses and conditions. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Westchester, NY, experienced and certified doctors understand that, in some cases, it may take more than just diet and exercise to help patients reach a healthy weight. For this reason they have developed safer techniques in weight loss surgery to provide support to those who seek the benefits of a surgical procedure with minimal risks. This is the weight loss surgery center 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) 351-8607
Traditional weight-loss methods, such as diet and exercise, cannot work for everyone. Dr. Elliot Goodman, MD provides effective gastric bypass surgery at the Beth Israel Medical Center, located in New York City, and will work with OHIP to get full reimbursement for bariatric procedures and travel out of the country. You can have the surgery you need and not worry about getting put on the waiting list for months, or even years.
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 Dr. Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
For many Americans, weight loss is a stressful and difficult goal to attain. In spite of diet and exercise, there are many influential factors that contribute to the onset of weight gain; genetic disposition is often a determining one. Shedding those unwanted pounds may mean taking extra steps to ensure your health is safeguarded against weight related disease. For this reason many people choose the medical expertise provided by the weight loss surgeons at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NYC.
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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. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
For the many that struggle with obesity, diet and exercise alone, although important, 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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