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What are the types of weight loss surgery?
There is gastric bypass which is more dramatic. There are also less dramatic surgeries such as the Lapband.
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/
What is Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is a medical procedure designed to help people with severe obesity lose weight when diet and exercise alone haven’t been effective. It works by reducing the size of the stomach or altering the digestive process so that the body absorbs fewer calories. Common types include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and adjustable gastric banding. These surgeries can improve or resolve obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and sleep apnea. The procedure is usually combined with lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and counseling for long-term success.
What are my options for weight control surgery?
There are several common procedures used for weight loss. The most common procedures are lapband, liposuction, and gastric bypass. Lapband can be reversed, liposuction needs to be done on a regular basis to be efficient and gastric bypass is permanent.
What are some recent research studies into weight loss?
A recent study showed that less than 25% of weight loss surgery patients had had any net weight loss two years after surgery. In other words, people are expecting bariatric surgery (LapBand, gastric bypass, etc.) to be magical cures when in fact they aren't. This research proves that weight loss is simply about burning more calories each day than one is taking in.
Is bariatris weight loss surgery safe?
To find out more about bariatric weight loss surgery and if it is safe for you check out these two sites http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713969 or http://www.warrentonweightloss.com/weight-loss-surgery/is-bariatric-surgery-safe
What are the options for weight loss surgery?
There is a website on weight loss surgery. It is www.weightlosssurgery.com. It will show you the requirements for surgery and alternatives. With the right diet many people won't have to have the surgery.
Where can I go to get information on weight loss and surgery?
Some good places to go in order to get information on weight loss and surgery would be a local nutrition specialist and a local surgeon or doctor's office. There is also information available online regarding weight loss and surgery at websites such as, yourbariatricsurgeryguide.com, and www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/surgery-for-you
How much do I have to pay for weight loss surgery?
It depends on how far you want to go, do you want to do it by exercise or do it by weight loss surgery? Doing it by exercise will take a while, but you take the chances of having problems with the weight loss surgery.
What are some post weight loss surgery stories?
Many people report keeping all or most of their weight off after weight loss surgery. However, a significant minority have post weight loss surgery stories that involve complications, pain, and weight gain.
Where can I learn more about stomach surgery for weight loss?
http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass is an excellent resource if you are considering weight loss surgery. The site also contains tools to help you assess whether or not surgery is right for you.
What are the dangers of lap band surgery?
The dangers of lap band surgery is the possibility of death occurring either during or after the surgery and because of some reason other reason related to the surgery. You can read more at http://www.viruz.com/lap-band-surgery-is-it-dangerous/
