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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.
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Weight Control Surgery is a Team Effort?
Weight control surgery is a procedure for severely overweight patients who have exhausted traditional options to attain a healthy weight. It will give you the opportunity to make important lifestyle changes and take control of your life. Patients who are prepared and committed to their weight loss goals can work with a team of physicians, counselors and dieticians before and after their surgery. Some patients believe that after surgery their weight problem is cured and they don't have to do any additional work to lose the extra weight. Adherence to diet and exercise is important before and after the surgery.
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 find more information on weight loss surgery options ?
Here is a website that offers many options as to which weight loss surgery you would like to consider. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/default.htm. It also has links to articles, blogs and discussions.
Are there weight loss clinics that don't have surgery options?
Yes there are weight loss clinics that don't involve surgery. Jenny Craig and LA Weight Loss are both good companies to go to that offer non surgical options.
Are there an weight loss surgery clinics in tennessee?
If you are looking for a weight loss surgery clinic in Tennessee, your options include the New Life Center in Knoxville and ThinRX Weight Loss Centers in Clarksville.
What are the advantages of having the bariatris surgery?
The main advantage of bariatric surgery is rapid weight loss. The weight loss is not always permanent, and there are risks with any surgery. It is best to talk about the options with your family physician to determine whether surgery is right for you.
Where can I learn more about different types of weight loss surgery?
There are many ways to lose weight aside from the traditional way of dieting. This website offers a number of alternatives to dieting: http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/your-options-in-weight-loss-surgery-making-the-choice
What are some weight control surgeries?
The main type of weight loss surgery is gastric bypass (bariatric) which deals with the small intestine. Another surgery is the restrictive surgery which makes the stomach smaller.
Does surgery cause weight gain?
yes but you can keep your weight under control by watching your carbohydrate intake.
What are weight-loss surgeries?
There are several different types of weigh loss surgeries. There are also variations of the similar procedures. http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/your-options-in-weight-loss-surgery-making-the-choice
What exactly is bariatrics?
Bariatric surgery is basically any form of weight loss surgery. Weight loss or bariatric surgery has 3 options available: lap-band system surgery, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG).
What are my options for losing weight and what are their costs?
There are several options for weight loss surgery. From the Lap Band to the Gastric Sleeve. Again cost depends on you and what type of insurance coverage you have and what your insurance company will pay for. To get a general idea of what the cost is for this surgery the best place I have found is www.obeseinfo.com
