Bariatric Surgery Found to Lower Risk of Death
Obesity is on the rise, and so are associated health risks like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and sleep apnea. Although once believed to be a risky and rare procedure, bariatric surgery is becoming a prevalent option for people who suffer from morbid obesity. Over 175,000 patients underwent bariatric surgery last year and the number is expected to grow this year. Although there are risks in undergoing these procedures, the surgery death rate has fallen over the years as the technique becomes more sophisticated and less invasive. (Read more about Bariatric Surgery Found to Lower Risk of Death)
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Weight Loss Surgery for Older Americans
A new study published in the Archives of Surgery found no difference between outcomes of patients younger or older than 60 years who underwent gastric by-pass surgery.
This study at the Western Reserve University Medical Center, followed 900 patients after having gastric by-pass surgery. The researchers found, "no differences in outcomes between older vs younger nor for Medicare vs non-Medicare patients for any postoperative complication or mortality." There were no mortalities among 46 patients 60 years and older a year after surgery. (Read more about Weight Loss Surgery for Older Americans)
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Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery
Severe obesity is a chronic condition that is difficult to treat through diet and exercise alone. Bariatric surgery is one of the best options for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems. The surgery promotes weight loss by restricting food intake and, in some operations, interrupting the digestive process. As in other treatments for obesity, the best results are achieved with healthy eating behaviors and regular physical activity. (Read more about Obesity and Weight Loss Surgery)
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Gastric Banding
Millions of us are fighting the battle of the bulge. While diet and exercise work, for many it doesn’t cut it. But aggressive surgery is too much for most. This is really intended for those considered morbidly, or extremely obese, so much so it’s an immediate risk to one’s health.
Now, maybe, there’s something in between.
Ed Schauder has struggled for years with his weight…
It’s been a recurring cycle of failed diets. “Just about every single one of them, slim fast, weigh watchers,” says Ed.
And when he hit his forties, he realized, he was in trouble.
“I probably was more than 370 pounds when I first cam here in May of 2005. I couldn’t register on the scale,” says Ed. (Read more about Gastric Banding)
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New GERD Procedure
For Julie Bayley there’s nothing better than cooking up an exotic home cooked meal and pairing it with the perfect bottle of wine. But, Julie says that for years her epicurean indulgences left her paying the price…unrelenting vicious heartburn. “It is like a river of lava coming up into your throat and just burning relentlessly and at the same time that is happening there is this pressure on your chest, it is just unbelievable pain,” says Julie.
Julie suffers from GERD…gastroesophageal reflux disease. This chronic reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus is often due to a weakening of tissues that make up the valve-like barrier between the esophagus and stomach. Most GERD patients have abnormal functioning of this valve allowing stomach contents to flow freely into the esophagus causing severe heartburn. (Read more about New GERD Procedure)
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Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth
The fattening of America is so out there, so obvious, the question has become how do we get the message that we need to reverse the trend?
Perhaps, the message is sinking in, at least among women.
New research released by the CDC shows, among women, no significant increase in obesity was observed between 1999 and 2004…roughly a third of females remain obese (Read more about Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth)
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Health Wrap - Reports on Obesity Surgery, Asthma and Energy Drinks
A new study shows stomach stapling surgery may reduce one’s risk of heart disease.
Mayo clinic researchers were surprised by the findings.
The estimated 10-year risk for death or cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack, in the surgical group decreased from 37 percent to 18 percent as a result of the study but remained the same for the control group which didn’t get surgery.
Those who underwent bariatric surgery had a more significant improvement in body weight, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and fasting sugar levels, despite a reduction in medications for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. (Read more about Health Wrap - Reports on Obesity Surgery, Asthma and Energy Drinks)
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OBESITY SURGERY SURGE
With the unbelievable rise in obesity rates here in America comes what many would consider an expected consequence- the number of Americans having weight-loss surgery more than quadrupled between 1998 and 2002. (Read more about OBESITY SURGERY SURGE)
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Fat Study
An important medical study shows what you see all around you. It might sound plain and simple, but the study looked at obesity trends and found that most of us are getting- plain and simple- fat.
This is one of those studies that makes people wonder whether time and money haven’t been invested in deducing the obvious.
What makes the study important is that the research comes out of a comprehensive survey of obesity trends in a community over decades. The message is very clear- most of us are headed down a fattening road of destruction to our health. (Read more about Fat Study)
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Obesity Costs
There’s no question that the cost of obesity in America is not just a healthcare concern, but an economic concern as well. But exactly how severe is the cost of obesity, and can tackling the financial aspects of obesity help reverse the obesity trends?
This week the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University gathered government officials, academic and food industry experts to discuss the latest thinking and policies regarding food and the problem of obesity.
The proliferation of cheap fattening foods and the marketing of unhealthy foods to kids are just two of the financial factors feeding obesity. But if we manipulate the money, experts say we can reverse the fattening trends. (Read more about Obesity Costs)
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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
The LAP BAND, much like gastric bypass, is a surgery that can aid in the loss of unwanted weight. It's great for people who have tried diet, exercise and other weight loss programs that have failed for them. At Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC, Dr. Elliot Goodman gives patients new hope for weight loss.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
The exact causes of morbid obesity are still a mystery today. Morbid obesity is a condition involving many factors, and is probably influenced by genetic, environmental, social and/or cultural problems. Surgery has increasingly become one of the most effective and accepted solutions for treating morbid obesity. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center they provide obesity surgery that helps save lives.
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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
The treatment goal for severe obesity should be an improvement in health achieved by a durable weight loss that reduces life threatening risk factors and improves the performance of daily activities. In most all cases, surgical treatment is required. However, the wait lists for weight loss surgeries in Barrie, Ontario are impossible. According to 2003 US statistics, Ontario required 4,500 bariatric surgeries per year but only 200 surgeries were performed in the province. Dr. Elliot R. Goodman, MD of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City has heard of the toil of four to five year long waiting lists from his Canadian patients and has created a program for them and those that follow.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
If you are one of the millions in the United States who are obese, chances are you need more than just diet and exercise for long-term results. You need a total life transformation and by finding the right gastric bypass surgeon, you may be provided just that. At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan they offer a variety of bariatric surgeries, each of which are designed to assist different individuals and lifestyles.
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Dr. Daniel G. Davis
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
If you have been unable to attain significant weight loss through exercise and dietary plans, Bariatric Surgery may be able to help you achieve a healthier weight while redefining the contours of your body. If you live in or around Mamaroneck, then Dr. Daniel Davis, D.O. and his team at Lawrence Hospital have been helping patients for years, constantly updating their center with the most advanced, minimally invasive technology. They will be very sensitive to your every need in order for you to achieve peace of mind every step of the way throughout a surgical plan designed to meet your specific needs.
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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
If you have been overweight for a long time, you know how it can affect your health. High blood pressure, lack of energy, and difficulty sleeping are just a few of the problems that come with obesity and being overweight. Heart disease and diabetes are where it starts to get more dangerous. If your weight is causing your health to deteriorate, you need to take action, and the sooner, the better. Surgery like the LAP BAND, when performed by experts like those at US Imaging, can help restore your health and reduce your weight to a more manageable level.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
Losing weight can be incredibly difficult without support and guidance. Are you one of the many dealing with the emotional and physical effects of obesity alone? Do you feel that you need cooperation and collaboration to lose weight? If you're in the Georgetown, Texas area Dr. Nilesh A. Patel and the team of board-certified experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists are committed to help through obesity surgery. The assistance of a team dedicated to helping you lose weight might be the boost you need for a healthier and happier life.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
Obesity and the problems that come with it can cripple your life. Recent advances in weight lost surgery technology can offer a minimally invasive procedure that can help you where diet and exercise couldn't. Dr. Nilesh A. Patel, MD offers expert laparoscopy at Texas Bariatric Surgery in Austin, TX.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Are you one of the millions who are suffering from obesity? If so, you need to consult with a weight loss surgeon who can give you the advice and treatment you need to get your health back. The Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery can tell you if surgery may be the right step for you. Unfortunately in many cases, even the strictest of diets and exercise programs fail for obese people looking for long-term results. At Columbia Medical Center, if you're looking for answers, they'll work to properly address your questions and concerns.
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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
You've seen what your being overweight can mean for your health, and it has left you feeling afraid of what might happen without some kind of change. It is not an uncommon feeling, and if you are an individual who suffers with obesity, the health risks become greater, perhaps calling for drastic measures like surgery. Surgery itself can be frightening but with a gastric band, the minimally invasive surgery means less pain, less recovery time and real visible results. US Imaging Inc. in Houston, Texas has expert surgeons to perform your gastric band surgery.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Over 50% of Americans report the desire to loose weight, so if you're battling obesity, you're certainly not alone. But for those who face morbid obesity, you may find diet and exercise alone aren't enough to treat it. Fortunately, there is help available. Increasingly, bariatric surgery is being used as a tool in the fight against morbid obesity. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia Medical Center in New York City they offer bariatric surgery.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
525 Oak Centre Dr. Suite 100
San Antonio,
TX
78258
Call 888-841-8507
Are you tired of the constant up and down battle with obesity? There are countless "quick weight loss" claims out there, but the people who live with obesity everyday know there is no miracle way to lose weight. If you feel that you need assistance to lose the weight needed for your health and well-being, Lap Band surgery can help. Countless people have turned to Lap Band surgery around the world to help them take control of their appetites. The team at Texas Bariatric Specialists, with their office located in the San Antonio area, is giving people the tools they need to loose weight safely and effectively. Start your weight loss journey with a phone call today.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Have you been thinking about the LAP-BAND to lose weight? Have diet and exercise failed for you to shed the pounds? If so, you should know that LAP-BAND surgery is a very common practice for weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NYC, the team can offer you LAP-BAND if you decide that it is right for you.
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Dr. Nilesh A. Patel
Texas Bariatric Specialists
9701 Brodie Ln.
Austin,
TX
78748
Call 888-283-0092
Are you considering Lap Band as an option for weight loss surgery? If you're one of the millions out there unable to lose weight through diet or exercise, Lap Band Surgery can help. The team of certified surgeons and experts at Texas Bariatric Specialists have a national reputation for offering safe, affective and affordable Lap Band Surgery in the Georgetown, Texas area. Don't let obesity get in the way of life any longer. Dr. Nilesh Patel and the Texas Bariatric Specialists can help.
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Dr. Hazem Elariny
ALAGSA
2235 Cedar Lane 3FL
Vienna,
VA
22182
Call
You don’t have to live with morbid obesity. It’s time you tried bariatric surgery and got your life back on track. Board certified Dr. Hazem Elariny is a bariatric surgeon based in Maryland, Virginia. He is known for having pioneered the Sleeve Gastrectomy Procedure as a primary procedure for morbid obesity. Dr. Elariny provides the widest range of the most technically advanced laparoscopic procedures at his ALAGSA.
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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
The fight against morbid obesity begins with morbid obesity surgery. Dr. Elliot Goodman is a morbid obesity surgery specialist in Manhattan. Dr. Goodman and his staff treat each patient with dignity, respect and most important as an individual. Because no two people are the same the Doctor designs a unique treatment regimen for each patient that reflects their individual goals and needs.
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Dr. Daniel G. Davis
Lawrence Hospital Center of Bariatric Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Are you considering weight loss surgery? Clinically severe obesity is difficult to live with, but the decision to have any surgery isn't an easy one. The physicians at Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Westchester understand that and do their best to meet each patient's needs, whether they are looking for information, support, or a suitable surgeon. This team of board certified physicians is well aware of the lifelong commitment needed when considering weight loss surgery, and is willing to help. Their offices are in Westchester, just a convenient 15 minutes from New York City.
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Dr. Elliot Goodman
Beth Israel Medical Center
Beth Israel Medical Center 6th Floor 1st Ave & 16th St
NYC,
NY
10003
Call (888) 351-8607
Are you stuck on a waiting list for bariatric that lasts years? You can cut the waiting time to just a few months.
Dr. Elliot Goodman, MD at the Beth Israel Medical Center, in New York City has extended his Bariatric surgery services to those in the Sudbury, Ontario area. If looking for an experienced and caring Bariatric surgeon Dr. Goodman and Beth Israel Medical center are here to help.
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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
It's a struggle to lose weight when obesity puts that weight right back where it was. Being overweight has serious health risks too, and the stress of it is exhausting. You're frustrated, tired, and desperate for a lifeline. Gastric band surgery can help you fight back against obesity, and US Imaging uses this technique and other bariatric (weight loss) surgery procedures to restore a healthy body and peace of mind.
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Dr. Robert McKeen, MD
South Bay Bariatrics
2505 Samaritan Drive, Suite 600
San Jose,
CA
95124
Call (888) 566-9369
Are you struggling with obesity? Are you exhausted from diets and exercise? If you haven't been getting success from many weight loss methods, then a gastric bypass may be right for you. There is a team of surgeons, led by Dr. Robert McKeen, MD a board- certified surgeon at South Bay Bariatrics in California for your gastric bypass procedure.
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