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No Greater Risk of Weight Loss Surgery Complications in Patients Over 60, Study Finds

May 26, 2019 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Is bariatric surgery too risky for older adults? A new study points toward the safety and effectiveness of the procedure for patients over 60.  Concerns over the safety of weight loss surgery have led many older adults to push the...

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5 Ways Bariatric Surgery Can Change Your Life

May 26, 2019 | Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is proven to help you lose weight, but it can also empower you to enjoy a more active, fulfilling life. Losing weight is just one of the benefits of weight loss surgery — others include improved mental health,...

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6 Signs You’re Ready for Weight Loss Surgery

May 02, 2019 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery can change your life, but it requires motivation and commitment. Learn why patients who are well-informed and prepared see the best long-term results. Weight loss, or bariatric, surgery is one of the most effective ways to lose...

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How to Figure Out Your BMI — And What It Means

April 12, 2019 | Weight Loss

  Calculating your BMI can help you discover your health risks — and determine whether or not you’re a good candidate for weight loss surgery.   While bariatric surgery can be a life-changing, or even life-saving, procedure for many patients,...

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6 Reasons You Should Consider Weight Loss Surgery This Year

April 03, 2019 | Weight Loss

When the clock struck midnight on December 31st, many people set goals for themselves in the coming year. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is, of course, to lose weight. Many people decide they will join a gym...

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What Does the Gastric Sleeve Procedure Involve

December 26, 2018 | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Surgery to help manage weight is growing in popularity because of the reliable, long-term results these techniques provide. The gastric sleeve procedure is a weight loss treatment that offers a low risk for complications and a relatively easy recovery period. However, patients...

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Gastric Band vs Gastric Sleeve Surgery

December 26, 2018 | Weight-Loss Surgery

If you are overweight and looking for a weight loss solution, you are not alone. More than one-third of people in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – that is more...

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Weight Loss Surgeon: Is it Time to Make the Call?

December 26, 2018 | Weight-Loss Surgery

Why weight matters It’s important that we love ourselves as we are. After all, bodies come in all shapes and sizes, and very few of them meet the Hollywood ideal of flawless perfection. Whether we’re tall, short, slender or beefy,...

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Gastric Sleeve Surgery Requirements

December 26, 2018 | Gastric Bypass Surgery

Patients who are severely obese now have a more surgical alternative to lose weight than at any time in the past. After discussing the various options with a bariatric surgeon, or laparoscopic doctor, they must choose the type of surgery...

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Gastric Band Surgery Requirements

December 26, 2018 | Gastric Bypass Surgery

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. For some people, attempts to diet and exercise just do not help them keep the weight off. Gastric band surgery is a medical procedure that can help patients achieve a healthy weight. However,...

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