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What are some weight loss surgery options?
The three most widely practiced types of weight loss surgery include; Gastric bypass surgery (a portion of your stomach is stapled off), Lap-Band surgery (a silicone rubber band is placed around the top of your stomach in order to create a very small stomach pouch) and the gastric sleeve procedure. The gastric bypass sleeve procedure is the newest form of weight loss surgery. It uses a keyhole approach that involves the use of a laparoscopic tool.
What are some of the new weight loss surgeries available?
The newest surgery these days is bariatric surgery. It involves cutting some of the small intestine so a smaller amount of food can enter the stomach so one can lose weight.
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).
How do you get weight loss surgery an how much does it cost?
If thinking about getting weight loss surgery you will have to go the doctor. The cost of this surgery can depend on who you go to.
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.
Finding the Right Weight Loss Surgery Center?
When you want to get some form of weight loss surgery, there are a number of things that you need to take into account. Primarily, you need to make sure that you are getting the right surgery for your needs. However, once you have that idea of what type of surgery you want, you're going to need to find a great weight loss surgery center. To find the right weight loss surgery center for you, you need to take a long hard look at their background and client satisfaction ratings. These will tell you all you need to know about a clinic.
Who Should Get Obesity Weight Loss Surgery?
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.
