Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery | Practice Brochure

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If you are one of the millions in the United States who are obese, chances are you need more than just diet and exercise for long-term results. You need a total life transformation and by finding the right gastric bypass surgeon, you may be provided just that. At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan they offer a variety of bariatric surgeries, each of which are designed to assist different individuals and lifestyles.

Gastric Bypass is the most common form of weight loss surgery in the United States because it results in reliable weight loss with acceptable risks and minimal side effects. In fact, the risks of the surgery do not outweigh the risks associated with being obese. In this procedure, the surgeon staples off a large section of the stomach, leaving a tiny pouch. This technique is so successful because patients simply can't eat as much as they did before the surgery, so they are fuller faster.

The health risks associated with obesity include:

• Heart Disease
  
• Hypertension
  
• Diabetes
  
• Arthritis
  
• Shorter Life Span
  
• Sleep Apnea
  
• Infertility, and more
  

If you make the decision to take part in obesity surgery, you want to find a surgeon who is board certified in general surgery and affiliated with The American Society of Bariatric Surgery, a group of surgeons that are committed to the surgical treatment of obesity. At the Columbia Medical Center, you can find just that. They strive to make you feel comfortable and confident in your decision and provide you with truthful answers to all of your questions.

Call the Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan today for a consultation. Or visit one of their complimentary seminars regarding the surgery, and you can consult with Gastric Bypass Surgeons at the Columbia Medical Center.