WEBMD.COM has a discussion fourm where people go to talk about different things they want to find out about. Everyone seems very helpful and nice,and extremly informative !
First talk to your doctor. Also, if you have a nutritionist, talk to him or her. Bariatric surgery is not a decision that should be rushed, as there are risks and long term effects from this surgery.
There are blogs that deal with bariatric surgery that are aimed toward sharing with people who want to discuss bariatric surgery. One you may want to check out is formerfatdudes.com. Another is bariatrictalk.com.
There are plenty of financing options if you are considering the bariatric surgery. You could get a medical loan, or a surgery loan. It's also a good idea to talk to your doctor and surgeons about options you could have.
Bariatric Surgery is for people who are severly overweight and obese. If diet and exercise has not helped, then talk to your doctor about this surgery. Bariatric surgery makes the stomach cavity smaller so that a few bites of food will make a person feel full and thus not eat anymore.
Bariatric weight loss usually requires surgery. In order to find a center, you should first talk to your doctor. Your doctor will be able to give you more information about bariatric surgery and whether it is right for you.
Your friend should go talk to her doctor about getting a bariatric surgery. You can find before and after pictures on this website. http://www.yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com/photo-gallery/
You should talk to your doctor about your diet after bariatric surgery. You may also find information online at www.bariatriceating.com, www.surgicalbariatrics.com, and www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/my00827.
Preparing to be a bariatric patient may involve the person's changing his or her daily routine. Because any surgery has risks, people should stop any detrimental habits, such as smoking or drinking alcohol, prior to the operation. Further, if a person is accustomed to lying around all day, he or she should make an effort to get regular exercise before the surgery. Being used to exercise helps the patient recover quicker and lose weight after the operation. The patient should talk with friends or family members about any fears or anxieties. Talking helps people mentally prepare for the bariatric operation.
There are many websites that you can search for information on bariatric shower, but you should talk about this with your doctor first. This is a very serious surgery and can be very dangerous.
A great place to start would be to talk with your family doctor and gastric bypass surgeon about what post bariatric surgery is like. Also try here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/content/lifeafter.html
You can go to this site http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/bariatric-surgery-complications.html to find out about complications, but the best place would be for you to talk to a licensed physician that specializes in this type of surgery.
First, it is important to talk to your doctor about duodenal switch because it is a complicated surgery. An excellent source of information is the consumer guide to bariatric surgery or bariatric.us. These outline all that is involved in the surgery.