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Bariatric surgery - involves constricting the capacity of the stomach by either removing part of the stomach, or the use of a tight band. In either procedure, it restricts the amount of food the stomach can hold - and thus the amount of calories the body can absorb. This results in weight-loss.
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Is gastric bypass considered bariatric surgery?
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.
Where can I find info on bariatric surgery diet online?
You can find information out about bariatric surgery, lapband surgery or the bariatric sleeve surgery here: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/cost/
What are the types of bariatric surgery?
There are many different types of bariatric surgies. In fact new forms of surgery are being found everyday. You can go tot he website www.lapband.obeseinfo.com/Bariatric-Surgery-Chart.htm to find a comparision of all these surgeries.
What is bariatric surgery used to treat?
Bariatric surgery is used to treat obesity whereby the individual's bmi is over 40. It aims to help the individual lose weight and can be used after the use of an intragastric balloon.
Where can I find info on financing bariatric surgery online?
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
Where can I find pictures or diagrams of bariatric surgery?
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.
Bariatric Surgery: How many types of this surgery exist?
Bariatric surgery consists of different types of surgeries used to help individuals suffering from obesity to lose weight. Some of these types of surgeries include the Lap-Band System and Gastric Bypass surgery. The best bariatric surgery may be debatable amongst those who have undergone bariatric surgery. While each of the different types of bariatric surgery has its own list of pros and cons, all of these surgeries are performed with the intent to benefit the patient by helping them to lose weight and maintain a healthier life.
Where can I learn more about the bariatric surgery society?
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.
How many Americans are candidates for bariatric surgery?
More than 23 million Americans are candidates for bariatric surgery
Where can I found out about bariatric surgery before and after?
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.
Where can I find more info on obesity surgery costs?
You can find information out about bariatric surgery, lapband surgery or the bariatric sleeve surgery here: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/cost/
Where can I find info on bariatric weight loss surgery online?
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/
