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Gastric Bypass
Gastric Bypass refers to a group
of surgical procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which
arises from severe accumulation of excess weight as fatty tissue, and
the health problems that arise from it. These procedures are meant as
an option for people who are severely obese and cannot lose weight by
traditional means or who suffer from serious obesity-related health problems.
A gastric bypass procedure consists of a division of the stomach into
a little upper pouch and a larger lower remnant pouch. The operation promotes
weight loss by restricting food intake and interrupting the digestive
process. It is estimated that roughly 150,000 gastric bypass procedures
were performed in the US last year.
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Find a Gastric Bypass Surgeon
Finding a great doctor or gastric bypass specialist can mean the difference between success and failure, satsifaction and disappointment, and even the loss of thousands of dollars. View listings of gastric bypass surgeons near you, contact each for price quotes on the procedure of your choice, and request additional information. It is important to ask alot of questions, compare gastric bypass surgery prices for all surgeons and doctors in your area, and view before & after photos. Get started by choosing a US state below.
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Gastric Bypass Risks
A recent medical study reported that there are more than 100,000 deaths each year caused by medical mistakes. If you are considering having a procedure you need to consider the risks associated with gastric bypass surgeries and all cosmetic surgery procedures. There is a risk that you will not be satisfied with your gastric bypass procedure, even if you have the best cosmetic surgeon and even if the surgery goes smoothly. Click here to learn more about other gastric bypass risks and general cosmetic surgery risks.
Today's Gastric Bypass News
Stay current with latest gastric bypass news and headlines. Choose a headline below to read more about the latest happenings from around the world and industry.
•Doctors studying safer alternative to gastric bypass surgery (KING5 Seattle)
Gastric bypass can lead to massive weight loss, but the surgery doesn’t come without risks. Now, there’s an investigational approach helping patients shed pounds a lot safer.More: continued here
•Gastric banding bargain for diabetics (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
Stomach surgery can cure obese diabetics of their twin diseases for the “bargain” price of $17,000, according to new figures.More: continued here
•Gastric banding bargain for diabetics (The West Australian)
Stomach surgery can cure obese diabetics of their twin diseases for the “bargain” price of $17,000, according to new figures surgeons hope will make the procedure more widely available.More: continued here
•Gastric banding bargain for diabetics (Adelaide Now)
STOMACH surgery can cure obese diabetics of their twin diseases for the “bargain” price of $17,000, according to new figures surgeons hope will make the procedure more widely available.More: continued here
•Doctors encourage insurers to cover diabetes-curing bariatric surgery (Wiscon...
A cascade of health problems struck Dan Graber in his early 40s. The Madison attorney obese for years developed a frequent thirst, his vision grew blurry and his legs started tingling so much it woke him up at night. Graber was diagnosed with Type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes. Unlike most of the 19 ...
•Shocking New Weight-Loss Device Being Tested (WOAI San Antonio)
A new weight-loss shock therapy treatment is currently being tested at Scripps Clinic Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center in California.More: continued here
•Alarming Rates of Obesity Underline Appeal of Obesity Surgery Procedures and ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91125) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan’s new report: European Markets for Obesity Surgery Devices to their offering.More: continued here
•House OKs obesity surgery mandate (New Hampshire Business Review)
Add the possibility of two more insurance mandates to New Hampshire health plans: bariatric surgery and wellness plans for small businesses. …More: continued here
•House OKs mandate for surgery (Portsmouth Herald)
CONCORD The New Hampshire House has voted to require insurance companies to pay for bariatric surgery as an option in treating diseases and ailments caused by obesity. More: continued here
•New Tool in the Battle of the Bulge? (ABC News)
VBloc therapy inserts electronic device in abdomen to suppress appetite. More: continued here
Gastric bypass can lead to massive weight loss, but the surgery doesn’t come without risks. Now, there’s an investigational approach helping patients shed pounds a lot safer.More: continued here
•Gastric banding bargain for diabetics (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
Stomach surgery can cure obese diabetics of their twin diseases for the “bargain” price of $17,000, according to new figures.More: continued here
•Gastric banding bargain for diabetics (The West Australian)
Stomach surgery can cure obese diabetics of their twin diseases for the “bargain” price of $17,000, according to new figures surgeons hope will make the procedure more widely available.More: continued here
•Gastric banding bargain for diabetics (Adelaide Now)
STOMACH surgery can cure obese diabetics of their twin diseases for the “bargain” price of $17,000, according to new figures surgeons hope will make the procedure more widely available.More: continued here
•Doctors encourage insurers to cover diabetes-curing bariatric surgery (Wiscon...
A cascade of health problems struck Dan Graber in his early 40s. The Madison attorney obese for years developed a frequent thirst, his vision grew blurry and his legs started tingling so much it woke him up at night. Graber was diagnosed with Type 2, or adult-onset, diabetes. Unlike most of the 19 ...
•Shocking New Weight-Loss Device Being Tested (WOAI San Antonio)
A new weight-loss shock therapy treatment is currently being tested at Scripps Clinic Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center in California.More: continued here
•Alarming Rates of Obesity Underline Appeal of Obesity Surgery Procedures and ...
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c91125) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan’s new report: European Markets for Obesity Surgery Devices to their offering.More: continued here
•House OKs obesity surgery mandate (New Hampshire Business Review)
Add the possibility of two more insurance mandates to New Hampshire health plans: bariatric surgery and wellness plans for small businesses. …More: continued here
•House OKs mandate for surgery (Portsmouth Herald)
CONCORD The New Hampshire House has voted to require insurance companies to pay for bariatric surgery as an option in treating diseases and ailments caused by obesity. More: continued here
•New Tool in the Battle of the Bulge? (ABC News)
VBloc therapy inserts electronic device in abdomen to suppress appetite. More: continued here