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Bariatric Surgery Articles

Biliopancreatic Diversion Surgery

Biliopancreatic diversion surgery is a type of gastric bypass surgery. Learn more about the procedure's risks, costs, and recovery.

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric sleeve surgery is a new type bariatric surgery that involves the permanent removal of about 85 percent of the stomach. Learn about the costs, recovery, and risks of the procedure.

Roux-en-Y Surgery

In roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery, a small stomach pouch is created and a portion of the small intestine is bypassed to help patients lose weight.

Gastric Banding Surgery

Gastric banding procedures involve the placement of an adjustable band that restricts the size of the stomach.

The FDA Approves LAP-BAND® System Surgery for More Patients

The FDA has approved LAP-BAND® System surgery for an increased number of patients; those with a BMI of 30 or higher, with one obesity related medical condition, can be approved for surgery.

Bariatric Surgery: Is It Right for You?

If you're very overweight and can't lose weight with a healthy diet and exercise, weight loss surgery might be an option for you.

Bariatric Surgery Support Groups

Bariatric patients that have undergone weight loss surgery may find local or online support groups to be helpful after surgery.

Adolescent Weight-loss Surgery May Offer More than Adult Surgery

For obese adolescents whose best option is weight-loss surgery, sooner is better that later. Studies show that earlier surgery allows easier recovery from bariatric surgery.

New Incisionless Bariatric Surgeries Benefit Moderately Obese

Two new incisionless techniques offer the benefits of minimally invasive bariatric surgery to moderately obese patients.

Comparing REALIZE™ Band with Other Weight Loss Surgery Options

The FDA recently approved the REALIZE™ Band weight loss surgery procedure for use in the Unites States. How does the REALIZE™ Personalized Banding System different from the LAP-BAND System® and other bariatric surgery options?

REALIZE® Band Surgery

The REALIZE® Band surgery is a gastric banding procedure, similar to LAP-BAND® surgery, which limits the intake of food and helps patients safely lose weight.

After Bariatric Surgery

After men and women undergo weight loss surgery, they often find that they have excessive amounts of loose skin around their stomachs, and on the arms, thighs, and buttocks. Post bariatric plastic surgery is designed to remove areas of excess skin.

Exercise - Maintain a Healthy Weight

In order to maintain a healthy weight after undergoing bariatric surgery, patients must adhere to a regular exercise routine.

Maintaining a Healthy Diet after Bariatric Surgery

After patients undergo bariatric weight loss surgery they must follow their physicians’ dietary instructions to avoid getting sick and other complications.

Life after Bariatric Surgery

Life after bariatric surgery can be difficult for some patients, as it is critical that they follow a strict diet and exercise routine. Patients can benefit from joining a support group to help them deal with their new lifestyle.

Before Bariatric Surgery

If you are considering undergoing weight loss surgery it is important to be aware of the pre-operative instructions for the procedure.

Insurance Coverage for Bariatric Surgery

If you are considering undergoing weight loss surgery, learn about the insurance approval process and submit a claim for coverage.

Obesity Treatment

Weight loss surgery options for overweight individuals include diet, exercise, and weight loss surgery.

Mini Gastric Bypass Surgery

The mini gastric bypass surgery procedure is less invasive than the traditional gastric bypass procedure; speak to a surgeon to find out if you are an appropriate candidate for surgery.

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

While the vertical banded gastroplasty procedure has waned in popularity over the years, it is still a good bariatric surgery option for patients who are not good candidates for the LAP-BAND® system of gastric bypass surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups – Vital Component to Success

Encountering unforeseen post-surgical issues can make a weight loss surgery patient feel alone. Because of this, many bariatric surgeons encourage their patients to participate in obesity surgery support groups.

DocShop TV

DocShop TV is an online health news source that covers the latest trends and technology in plastic surgery, dentistry, dermatology, fertility, eye care, and bariatric surgery.

The One-Drink DUI in Bariatric Surgery Patients

After weight-loss surgery, patients have difficulty metabolizing alcohol – even tiny amounts. This puts them at risk for extreme intoxication and receiving a DUI, even after just one drink.

Bariatric Surgery Stands No Chance against an Untreated Food Addiction

After losing almost 250 pounds, one gastric bypass surgery patient started gaining the weight back. Find out what caused her slide, how she is trying to beat it this time, and what others need to be wary of before having bariatric surgery.

Two Stomachs Are Better Than One: REALIZE™ Band Hits American Market after FDA Approval

Approximately 15 million Americans are morbidly obese. The FDA has just approved the REALIZE™ Adjustable Gastric Band, a new endo-surgical band that controls hunger by adjusting the size of the stomach without stapling or bypass surgery.

Is Bariatric Surgery the Solution for Obese Teens?

The number of adolescents who have undergone bariatric surgery has been steadily increasing, having tripled in recent years. According to new research, many teenagers are now considering surgery as a viable way to combat obesity and the physical, emotional, and social problems it can cause.

Large-Volume Liposuction for Weight Loss

In the ongoing fight against flab, many Americans are turning to liposuction as a means of combating fat. Though liposuction has traditionally been used to treat selected problem areas in patients of normal weight, there are some surgeons who offer the procedure to heavier patients seeking moderate weight loss.

LAP-BAND® System

The LAP-BAND® System of weight loss surgery is designed to help obese men and women lose large amounts of weight using an adjustable gastric band that reduces caloric intake.

Gastric Bypass Surgery

Gastric bypass surgery involves permanent changes to the digestive tract, and in some cases the size of the stomach is reduced, to help patients lose weight.

Morbid Obesity

Morbid obesity is on the rise in the United States, among both adults and children. The causes of morbid obesity are examined here, as are obesity-related problems, and the issue of surgery. Learn more about this serious public health issue.

What's in a Name?

The “alphabet soup” that often accompanies a physician’s name is meant to clarify his or her credentials. Unfortunately, without an appropriate glossary of terms and acronyms, often the letters and titles lead to more confusion.

The “Total Body Lift"

In a world obsessed with the Atkins and South Beach diets, where the number of diet pills sold is increasing, it should come as no surprise that thousands of people are successfully losing significant amounts of weight each year. Unfortunately, this can leave loose, hanging skin behind.

Post Weight Loss Plastic Surgery

Post-bariatric body contouring options such as body lift and abdominoplasty can help weight loss surgery patients who are bothered by troublesome excess skin.

Bariatric Surgery Costs and Financing

The cost of bariatric surgery depends primarily on the surgeon and type of procedure that you choose; learn more about weight loss surgery prices and financing options.

Weight Loss Surgery Candidacy

Obese individuals are at an increased risk for serious and life-threatening conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Weight loss surgery can be a fast and effective way to lose large amounts of weight and avoid these potential health risks.