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Bariatric Surgery Manhattan, NYC

If you are unable to lose weight through diet and exercise, there may be other options for you. Bariatric Surgery has helped many overweight and obese individuals lose weight in order to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Dr. John L. Holup, DO of the Beth Israel Medical Center has performed this amazing treatment on many of his patients and has completely changed their lives. The Beth Israel Medical Center is conveniently located in Manhattan, NYC.

One of the largest health issues Americans face is obesity. Obesity is when excess fat on the body jeopardizes the health of an individual. According to the NIH, approximately eighty million Americans are obese, and an upwards of five million are morbidly obese. Often, diet and exercise can have no effect on a person's weight as genetic factors largely determine your body type. Due to amazing advances in science and medicine, other weight loss techniques have been developed to combat obesity. Bariatric surgery is a general term for weight loss surgery. There are many types of Bariatric surgery; many involve physically shrinking the capacity of a person's stomach. Usually, doctors will only perform Bariatric surgery if a patient is 100 pounds overweight or has a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or greater. The process has some risk factors but is largely successful.

The Beth Israel Medical Center offers these weight loss procedures:

- Eating Disorder Education and Intervention
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Nutritional Information
- Weight Management
- And More

Dr. Holup and his associates at the Beth Israel Medical Center have provided many people with outstanding service and amazing care. Patients have the ability to communicate with doctors and surgeons in the hospital at all times. Fluid communication provides for better outcomes, as patients are relaxed and can fully understand the necessary steps to recovery. All of the staff members at Beth Israel are well trained and will answer any of your questions or concerns. Dr. Holup knows how serious the decision to have Bariatric surgery can be and will help you determine if the process is right for you.

Bariatric surgery has helped many people lose the weight that puts them at risk of injury or disease. If you are living in or around Manhattan, NYC and are looking for a place to find more information about this surgery, visit the Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Holup will help you decide if this is the best method of weight loss for you.