Weight Loss Surgery

Gastric Bypass and Diabetes

Posted: Sep 02 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to University of California San Francisco (UCSF) researchers, Roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery performed by a bariatric surgeon is more effective at eliciting a remission in type-2 diabetes within one year post-bariatric procedure than other bariatric procedures, such as laparoscopic banding. [Read more]

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What Follows After Obesity Surgery?

Posted: Aug 25 in Weight Loss Tips by

About 15 million people in the United States are more than 80 to 100 pounds overweight, which is regarded as morbidly obese. Considering these statistics, it’s no surprise that thousands of people seek weight loss help in the form of obesity surgery each year. The number of bariatric surgeries has been increasing annually in Pembroke Pines and throughout the United States. [Read more]

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Weight Loss Surgery: What are your options?

Posted: Aug 22 in Weight Loss Tips by

Many Floridians struggle with their weight. Obesity plagues many people in the Hollywood area and can cause a number of complications to your health, such as type-2 diabetes and heart disease. It can be frustrating, especially if you have not been able to figure out how to lose weight. Many people who have not had success with other weight loss techniques consider weight loss surgery to finally help them to lose weight. This is a blanket term for a number of different procedures. [Read more]

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Liquid Diet Requirements after Lap Band Surgery

Posted: Aug 15 in Weight Loss Tips by

In the first few weeks after your weight surgery, you will have to consume a liquid diet. This diet is necessary so that your stomach has time to heal, and so that you do not stretch your new stomach pouch. What you can consume will be expanded in stages: [Read more]

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How Does the Lap Band Work?

Posted: Aug 08 in Weight Loss Tips by

While weight loss surgery has been around for some time, the various procedures available have changed and improved over the years. One of the newer, less invasive options is the Lap Band. [Read more]

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Financial and Health Benefits of Lap Band

Posted: Aug 04 in Weight Loss Tips by

When a lap-band procedure is done, the benefits far outweigh the cost. Ultimately, the surgery will pay for itself when all factors are considered. A patient can lose a lot of weight, which will reduce medical problems and thus reduce the amounts of prescriptions required and may even reverse a diagnosis of Diabetes. [Read more]

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The Benefits of Lap Band Surgery

Posted: Jul 20 in Weight Loss Tips by

There are a number of different types of weight loss surgery procedures. One of the more popular ones is the Lap Band. For a number of reasons, this procedure is an attractive option for many weight loss patients. It is important to talk with a doctor here in the Hollywood area, and discuss the pros and cons of each type of bariatric surgery available. Different procedures will be appropriate for different patients, and there is no one answer to which is the best weight loss surgery procedure. [Read more]

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Laparoscopic Bariatric Procedures

Posted: Jul 05 in Weight Loss Tips by

Most everyone who is considering bariatric surgery has heard the term “laparoscopy,” but you may not be familiar with what the term entails. Laparoscopy is a term that describes the method of surgery the surgeon uses to perform weight loss surgery. In a typical bariatric weight loss surgery procedure the surgeon will make four to six small incisions in the abdomen through which they will insert the surgical instruments necessary to complete the surgery. [Read more]

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Tips for Weight Loss Success

Posted: May 25 in Weight Loss Tips by

When you are planning to set out on a weight loss journey, whether your plan is to go through a medical weight loss program or have weight loss surgery done, it is important to plan your goals and be realistic about your short and long term results. Bariatric surgery, as with any weight loss endeavor, requires a certain amount of discipline along with realistic expectations. [Read more]

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Heart Disease Reversed by Bariatric Surgery

Posted: Mar 24 in Weight Loss Tips by

Obesity has been connected to several forms of heart disease. These illnesses include heart failure and atypical heart rhythms. People suffering from obesity often develop changes in the anatomy and workings of the heart. Left untreated, these changes in heart function can become serious and in some cases even life threatening.

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