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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.
What is the difference between gastric band and lap band surgery?
The difference between gastric band surgery and lap band surgery is the type of procedure which is undertaken and the complications which may arise from the surgery.
Where can I found out about gastric band surgery prices?
A person can inquire at a local Bariatric Surgeon's office or a Bariatric Clinic or they may compare prices found on the world wide web, such as, www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/lap-banding, www.gastricsurgeon.com/costs, and www.bariatric.us/gastric-bypass-cost.html. The average cost of Gastric Band Surgery is less than Gastric Bypass Surgery and is between 12,000 and 25,000 dollars.
Where can I find info on gastric bariatric surgery online?
Wikipedia is a great place to go online to find out a lot of information on the surgery, but it should not be the only site you look at. Another site about gastric bariatric surgery is MayoClinic.com "http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/MY00825".
What does bariatric surgery consist of?
Roux-en-Y (roo-en-wy) gastric bypass. This procedure is the most common method of gastric bypass. This surgery is typically not reversible. It works by decreasing the amount of food you can eat in one sitting and reducing the absorption of nutrients.
Where can I learn more about gastric bariatric surgery?
Obesity Weight Loss Surgery - Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/ seems to be a good way to learn about the surgery and the different ways they can do it.
What is the best gastric reduction surgery for weight loss?
You can find information out about bariatric surgery, lapband surgery or the bariatric sleeve (which is less invasive) surgery here: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/cost/
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.
What is Bariatric Obesity Surgery?
Gastric bypass is one type of bariatric surgery for obesity. There are other types such as the lap band. The main risks are complications from surgery and various digestive upsets.
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 info on bariatric gastric bypass online?
Healtheast.org and www.bariatric-surgery-source.com are two great resources for information on bariatric gastric bypass surgery. Gastric bypass surgery should only be used as a last resort for patients who have been unsucessful with a wide range of other weight loss plans.
Where can I find out more about bariatric surgery risk?
Bariatric surgery is a type of weight loss surgery. You should only consider it if you are extremely overweight and have not been able to lose weight on your own for a very long time. You can find information of bariatric surgery by asking your doctor.
