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Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery is an informational website only. Note: We are a health publishing company and not a clinical practice. We cannot answer your medical questions. Please browse…
Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery is an informational website only. Note: We are a health publishing company and not a clinical practice. We cannot answer your medical questions. Please browse…
…the procedure is covered and what, if any, caveats may exist. News: It’s Not All or Nothing When It Comes to Weight Loss After Gastric Banding A new study shows…
…the risks of the procedure and agree to return for follow-up visits. They must also complete all required testing and diet and behavior modification counseling, commit to prolonged lifestyle changes…
…tool provides a visual guide to the inside of the abdomen during the procedure. Gastric plication is a newer procedure performed by growing numbers of bariatric surgeons. Also referred to as…
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…Dummies in 2005. Thompson’s popular newsletter can be accessed through her website www.WLScenter.com. The Road Less Traveled Thompson remembers her own weight loss journey well. “At first, there is a…
…required. According to the Office for Human Research Protections, here are some questions to ask if you are considering joining a clinical trial: Why is the research being done? Is…
…other tiny instruments into these small incisions to perform the surgery. Laparoscopic surgeries tend to be less painful, have shorter recovery times and, potentially, have fewer complications. Are you board-certified…
…comprehensive and reliable resource for consumers as they consider bariatric surgery. The website is designed to support, not to replace the relationship between patient and physician. We’re constantly adding new…
…to discuss how your diet needs to change both before and after weight loss surgery. A comprehensive psychological evaluation An upper endoscopy exam or a barium swallow, to make sure…