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The only person who can tell you whether or not to have weight loss surgery is your doctor. Have a serious conversation with him/her.
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Where can I find out more about obesity and weight loss surgery?
Ask first your registered physician and they may recommend whether or not you should have weight loss surgery. If yes, then they may be able to recommend you to a colleague that specializes in that type of surgery.
What characteristics does a successful obesity surgery have?
Many people lose about 60% of the weight they need to reach their ideal weight through obesity surgery. However, surgery is not a magic weight-loss operation, and success also depends on the patient's willingness to exercise and.
Are there government grants for obesity weight loss?
Unfortunately, it seems that there are no available grants for obesity surgery. The grants that are available are for institutes to prevent obesity. In your case, you may be able to get insurance to cover this for you. I know it's a long shot, but Medicare does cover some forms of obesity weight loss surgery if you're at a health risk.
What has the author James K Weber written?
James K. Weber has written: 'Overcoming obesity with weight loss surgery' -- subject(s): Gastric bypass, Obesity, Popular works, Surgery, Weight loss 'Let's Quit Kidding Ourselves About Missions'
Where caN i learn more about obesity and weight loss surgery?
You should first check with your doctor. However, if you want to research weightloss surgery on you own, try one of these websites: gastricbypasstruth.com or mayoclinic.com.
What is the obesity guideline to qualify for weight loss surgery?
There are a number of things that you need to take into consideration before being qualified for this surgery. You can start here by looking at this website: http://www.bariatric-surgery.info/what-is-weight-loss-surgery.htm#candidates. You should consult a doctor for more information on this surgery and if it is right for you.
What has the author Thomas McNemar written?
Thomas McNemar has written: 'Bariatric plastic surgery' -- subject(s): Obesity, Plastic Surgery, Surgery, Surgery, Plastic, Weight loss
Would I be interested in post surgery weight loss?
If you have an obesity weight problem than post surgery weight loss could be something that you would be interested in.For more information you can go to www.obesitysurgery.ca/Lap-Band, or talk to your Doctor.
Advantages to Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric weight loss surgery procedures carry high risks of scary side effects and complications, including death. Beach of this, weight loss surgery should be reserved for the morbidly obese who have exhausted all other weight loss options. In these cases, the benefits of weight loss surgery are far greater than the risks. Weight loss surgery typically results in very rapid weight loss. Patients drop pounds quickly and are often able to have their blood pressure or diabetes medication reduced while still in the hospital. Weight loss surgery allows severely obese patients to improve their obesity related health conditions very quickly.
Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery?
There are risks for obesity and weight loss surgery. A patient must weigh the risk of being 80-100 pounds overweight with the possible complications of this surgery with a bariatric surgeon to determine if the patient is a viable candidate for surgery. The risk factors of obesity include joint problems leading to joint replacement surgery. A physician may consider a diabetic patient or someone with heart disease a candidate at a lower weight range than someone without these medical conditions. Complications from weight loss surgery may include a high risk for cirrhosis, vomiting, abdominal pain, hernia and possibly inflammatory hepatitis.
Where can I find out more about morbid obesity surgery?
http://www.obeseinfo.com/ this is a website specifically for morbid obesity surgery tips and information. It gives information like expected weight loss, basic information, etc.
Should treatment of obesity be a long life commitment of weight loss?
Yes it should be
