Steps in surgery was coined and reviewed by Reginald S Murley. It is the step by step Clincal examination and Surgery(wherever required).It is the best systematic approach that can be understood taught and practised in Medical college.
"Gastric band surgery does not alter gastrointestinal anatomy. Instead, an adjustable band is placed near the entrance of the stomach to create a virtual gastric pouch about the size of an egg. Digestion is exactly the same after surgery as before the surgery. The band is connected to an adjustment port hidden deep within the skin of the abdomen. This port is accessed in the surgeon�۪s office to adjust the degree of restriction required to aid weight loss."
Choosing a bariatric surgeon is a tough decision to make. You should look for board certification from the one you choose. You should also ask the surgeon how many surgeries he has performed, and if the hospital is a ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
Bariatric procedures include gastric bypass and gastric banding. They are procedures used for people who want to lose weight. It makes the stomach smaller so you feel full faster.
There is no separate insurance for bariatric surgery, but many health insurance plans cover bariatric surgery for patients that meet their qualification requirements. If you have insurance, check with your insurer to see if they cover this procedure. If you are shopping for insurance, ask if this procedure is covered.
While bariatric surgery is an excellent option for anyone who is morbidly obese, a person must meet basic requirements before being considered a candidate for this surgery. One of the main bariatric surgery requirements is that a person must be at least 100 pounds overweight and must have a body mass index, or BMI greater than 40. Additional requirements include a commitment to diet and exercise following surgery, being aware of the potential risks, a history of being in a structured weight loss program and having a medical condition that can improve with dramatic weight loss.
You can find information out about bariatric surgery, lapband surgery or the bariatric sleeve surgery here: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/cost/
Bariatric surgery is a broad term used to describe weight loss surgeries. Gastric bypass surgery falls under the category of a bariatric surgery. Therefore, getting a bariatric surgery, isn't necessarily indicative that you would be getting gastric bypass.
If you are looking for information regarding financing bariatric surgery, I would suggest going to this site: http://www.bariatric.us/bariatric-surgery-financing.html
For pictures and diagrams on bariatric surgery, try this website: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass Also, I would recommend the book, Bariatric Surgery for Dummies. This book will tell you how bariatric procedures are performed.
The best place to learn about the bariatric surgery society is their official website which can be found at http://asmbs.org/. This stands for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
More than 23 million Americans are candidates for bariatric surgery
There are various before and after accounts of Bariatric surgery available on the world wide web as well as pictures of before and after Bariatric surgery available at websites such as the following: www.locateadoc.com/pictures/bariatric-surgery/gastric-bypass-surgery.html, www.renewedreflections.com/forums, and www.obesityhelp.com/content/lifeafter.html.
You can find out more about it here: www.allina.com/ahs/bariatric.nsf/page/Requirements. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it is right for you.
You can find information out about bariatric surgery, lapband surgery or the bariatric sleeve surgery here: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/cost/
To look for information on bariatric weight loos surgery, the following website should be best for you: http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/ or http://www.lifespan.org/tmh/services/surgery/bariatric/