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Where can I find advice on gastric sleeve diet?
The best place to find advice on gastric sleeve diet--which is done usually after gastric sleeve surgery--is to ask the surgeon who performed the surgery.
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/
Is the gastric bypass sleeve a safer option for bariatric surgery?
A gastric bypass surgery is something that can only be decided by you and your doctor. The risks and problems associated with each method will vary depending on the case.
Is there weight loss operations out there for me?
Yes, there is Bariatric surgery or in other words, weight loss surgery. This surgery when accompanied by healthy lifestyle changes and eating habits can help someone who has health problems or mobility issues due to being overweight. Three types of Bariatric surgery are Gastric Banding, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Bariatric Surgical Procedures?
Bariatric surgical procedures include gastric bypass surgery, LAP-BAND surgery, gastric sleeve, and biliopancreatic diversion. Gastric bypass surgery separates the stomach into two parts with less than 5 percent used for food consumption. LAP-BAND surgery is where a band is placed around the stomach and divides it into two parts. The upper part is used for food. Gastric sleeve removes a large portion of the stomach and leaves a portion that is shaped like a sleeve. And the biliopancreatic diversion is similar to gastric bypass surgery but allows for less absorption of food in the intestine. All these procedure restrict food intake and promote weight loss.
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 types of bypass surgery are there?
Yes there are many types of bypass surgery. If you are seeking weight loss options, then you are seeking bariatric surgery for which there are many different options such as Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Band and Incision Free. Try the National Bariatric Link. You will find information on the various options available and will even find information on finding a local surgeon if you choose to go this route.
Advantages of the Bariatric Sleeve?
The bariatric sleeve is a newer method of surgery used to constrict the stomach to achieve weight loss for morbidly obese patients. It is also called a sleeve gastrectomy, in which approximately 85% of a patient's stomach is surgically removed. The result is a stomach that is approximately the size of a banana. Employing the bariatric sleeve has several advantages. The sleeve gastrectromy is a simpler operation that is performed laprascopically and exhibits fewer complications than gastric bypass or duodenal switch. Disconnection and reconnection of the intestines is also not required.
Where can I find advice on gastric sleeve bypass?
The doctors is the best place to get advice on gastric sleeve bypass as it will be the most accurate. Online websites can also be helpful such as http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve/
Where can I find out more about sleeve gastrectomy?
There are various ways to find out more about sleeve gastrectomy. A person can inquire at a local Bariatric Surgeon's Office or check out several online sites that provide information on this, such as, the following: www.emoryhealthcare.org/bariatrics/services-procedures/bariatric-surgery/sleeve-gastrectomy.html, www.obesityhelp.com/forums/vsg/about_vertical_sleeve_gastrectomy.html, and www.realize.com/gastric-sleeve-surgery.htm.
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
Where can I learn more about the sleeve gastric bypass surgery?
To learn more about sleeve gastric bypass surgery, please visit the following web links: http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/gastric-sleeve/ , http://www.wlshelp.com/gastric-sleeve.html , or http://www.surgicallyslim.com/sleeve.htm
