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How to Exercise Properly After Bariatric Surgery
With bariatric surgery, you can lose a significant amount of weight in a short time. But to truly succeed and improve your health, surgeons and fitness experts will both tell you to initiate lifestyle...
View ArticleNew Studies Show Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
A recent study from George Washington University titled “A Heavy Burden: The Individual Costs of Being Overweight and Obese in the United States” found that it costs more to be overweight, and, more...
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Study Links Bariatric Surgery to Improved Memory
New research found that bariatric surgery patients had a significant improvement in memory function three months after surgery. The study was conducted by Gladys Strain, PhD, director of research for...
View ArticlePost Bariatric Surgery Care Guidelines Published
There were an estimated 200,000 bariatric surgeries performed in 2009, according to the Endocrine Society. As the number of patients undergoing weight loss surgeries continues to grow, the society saw...
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FDA to Consider Making Lap Band® Available to Less Obese
Before and after photos of a Lap Band patient (image courtesy of Allergan.com) An FDA Advisory Committee has recommended with an 8-2 vote that the FDA extend the currently approved use of Allergan‘s...
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The LAP-BAND® and what comes next?
What is the LAP-BAND®? The LAP-BAND® is a small, adjustable, flexible stomach band that limits the amount of food intake and therefore leads to significant weight loss over time. The advantage of the...
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FDA Approves Expanded Use of Lap-Band for Obese adults with a BMI of 30
FDA APPROVES EXPANDED USE OF LAP-BAND® ADJUSTABLE GASTRIC BANDING SYSTEM FOR OBESE ADULTS Obese Adults with a BMI of 30-40 with at Least One Obesity Related Comorbid Condition Now Qualify for...
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Kym’s Story and How the Lap Band Changed Her Life
Over the years I have seen many patients that struggle with their weight unsuccessfully. Kym, who is a dear friend and has been in the health professional field for years, is one. I have known her...
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After Weight Loss, Some Need Facial Surgery for Removal of Excess Skin
Image of Paul Brian via drivechicago.com Excess skin is common after weight loss from bariatric surgery and can be corrected with body contouring procedures. Less common is extra skin on the face and...
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10 Bariatric Surgery Tips From the RealSelf Community
Weight loss is a long and difficult journey, but with the Internet, it doesn’t have to be a lonely one. The cosmetic surgery website RealSelf.com has a solid community of users who support each other...
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