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Who is a good Bariatric Surgeon in Denver?
olorado Bariatric Surgery: Brown Thomas MD is a good Bariatric Surgeon in Denver. You can read more at www.coloradobariatric.com
Can you explain what a bariatric surgery program is?
A bariatric surgery program is the program the surgeon prepared to make sure your surgery can be as successful as possible. You surgeon spends many hours preparing samples and charts to figure out the best time for your surgery.
Is a bariatric surgeon certified?
A bariatric surgeon may or may not be certified. They must complete an enrollment process under strict guidelines to become certified. The only way to know is to ask your surgeon or his nurse if he/she is certified to perform bariatric surgery/
After diets fail, how do I find a bariatric surgeon?
You can find surgeons in your area that perform bariatric surgery at http://www.asbs.org/html/about/membersearch2.html. You can also search at http://www.healthgrades.com/bariatric-surgery-directory
Where can I find a reputable bariatric surgeon in Syracuse, New York?
The Central New York Bariatric Surgery Center is in the Syracuse area and will be able to help you with finding the right surgeon.
How do you join the bariatric surgery society?
To be a member of the American society for bariatric surgery you have to be a surgeon that perfoms this type of surgery. If your friend is part of a support group, then ask them how to qualify since they have personal experience.
Where can I find bariatric surgery support that will meet my needs?
The website http://www.obeseinfo.com/ provides all the information that you need to know for bariatric surgery support. They have information on surgery costs and can refer you to a surgeon in your area.
Where can I find advice on bariatric surgery complications?
The first and best place you should check would be with your doctor and/or surgeon. They are professionals and can inform you about any and all potential complications. http://www.mayoclinic.org/bariatric-surgery/complications.html
Are there any bariatric surgery clinics in Illinois?
Yes there are various Bariatric Surgery Clinics in Illinois. Some Bariatric Surgery Clinics that can be found in Illinois are as follows: The Illinois Bariatric Center: http://illinoisbariatriccenter.com, www.bariatric-surgery.info/clinics/lap-band-illinois.htm, Illinois Bypass Surgeon Directory: http://www.healthgrades.com/bariatric-surgery-directory/il-illinois, and www.livestrong.com/article/222832-weight-loss-clinic-in-naperville-illinois
What is involved in the sleeve bariatric surgery?
What's involved in the sleeve bariatric surgery is, the surgeon removes about 85 percent of your stomach to make it resemble a sleeve. After the surgeon completes this, he will then staple the stomach closed so that it is sealed and can heal correctly. These surgeries are used to help people overweight from eating as much as they normally do.
Finding A Good Bariatric Surgery Center?
If you have decided to get weight loss surgery, then one of the most important things you can consider next is where you plan on getting the surgery. Getting a professional bariatric surgery center is practically a requirement, and anyone who is even remotely interested in getting only the best assistance also needs to think about getting a professional surgeon as well - surgery is not something to be taken lightly! The best question you can ask a hospital is how often they do bariatric surgery - a good bariatric surgery center will have plenty of experience!
Where can I go to get information for what post bariatric surgery is like?
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
