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Where can I find more information on weight loss surgery options ?
Here is a website that offers many options as to which weight loss surgery you would like to consider. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/default.htm. It also has links to articles, blogs and discussions.
Are there weight loss clinics that don't have surgery options?
Yes there are weight loss clinics that don't involve surgery. Jenny Craig and LA Weight Loss are both good companies to go to that offer non surgical options.
Are there an weight loss surgery clinics in tennessee?
If you are looking for a weight loss surgery clinic in Tennessee, your options include the New Life Center in Knoxville and ThinRX Weight Loss Centers in Clarksville.
What are weight-loss surgeries?
There are several different types of weigh loss surgeries. There are also variations of the similar procedures. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/your-options-in-weight-loss-surgery-making-the-choice
Where can I learn more about different types of weight loss surgery?
There are many ways to lose weight aside from the traditional way of dieting. This website offers a number of alternatives to dieting: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/your-options-in-weight-loss-surgery-making-the-choice
Are there any websites that could help me find weight loss surgery?
There are a slew of websites that can give you more information about the various forms of weight loss surgeries available. Here is just one of many: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/your-options-in-weight-loss-surgery-making-the-choice
What are the advantages of having the bariatris surgery?
The main advantage of bariatric surgery is rapid weight loss. The weight loss is not always permanent, and there are risks with any surgery. It is best to talk about the options with your family physician to determine whether surgery is right for you.
Finding a Weight Loss Surgery Clinic?
A weight loss surgery clinic, usually located within a larger hospital or health care network, can be a great option for weight loss surgery. Clinics usually have a team of doctors and providers who can talk you through all your options and be a resource in your future life. In addition, clinics that specialize in weight loss surgery have had a lot of experience in the surgery itself and the best practices for weight loss after the surgery. To find a weight loss surgery clinic, do an internet search and then check to make sure the doctors are accredited by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP).
Where can I found out about bariatric bypass?
There are actually several different bariatric surgeries for weight loss including gastric banding, sleeve gastectomy, and gastric bypass surgery. An excellent reference discussing whether weight loss surgery is appropriate for you, and the pros and cons of all three of these surgeries can be found at WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/your-options-in-weight-loss-surgery-making-the-choice
What exactly is bariatrics?
Bariatric surgery is basically any form of weight loss surgery. Weight loss or bariatric surgery has 3 options available: lap-band system surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG).
Where can I find info on price of weight loss surgery online?
There are many different types of weight loss surgery and prices vary accordingly. Contacting your local physician or hospital clinic can get you a basic price range for various surgery options as well as the prerequisites for each surgery.
What is Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, is designed for people who are severely obese and have exhausted all other weight loss options. It an be very expensive and getting an insurance company to cover the procedure can be a problem. The most common forms of weight loss surgery are gastric bypass surgery and Lapband surgery. Lapband is generally an outpatient procedure, while gastric bypass is more invasive and requires a longer hospital stay. Both options carry risk of side effects and complications. They have also both been proven to be very successful at helping obese patients lose weight very rapidly.
