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While bariatric surgery is an excellent option for anyone who is morbidly obese, a person must meet basic requirements before being considered a candidate for this surgery. One of the main bariatric surgery requirements is that a person must be at least 100 pounds overweight and must have a body mass index, or BMI greater than 40. Additional requirements include a commitment to diet and exercise following surgery, being aware of the potential risks, a history of being in a structured weight loss program and having a medical condition that can improve with dramatic weight loss.
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Where can I find more info on bariatric surgery insurance?
There is no separate insurance for bariatric surgery, but many health insurance plans cover bariatric surgery for patients that meet their qualification requirements. If you have insurance, check with your insurer to see if they cover this procedure. If you are shopping for insurance, ask if this procedure is covered.
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/
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 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.
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/
What exactly is a bariatric what does it mean?
Bariatric is a weight loss surgery. You can find information on the bariatric weightloss surgery on this website http://www.ebariatricsurgery.com/ it gives you an overview and helpful tips.
What is the bariatric surgery association?
The bariatric surgery association is a site run by surgeons and nurses. The site contains information on surgery, news updates, and research.
