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Bariatric surgery is performed on people who have tried and failed to lose weight by regular means. It involves decreasing the size of the stomach or how much food can enter the stomach at one time.

his page will search for possible alternatives to consider if your doctor does not feel you qualify for a gastric bypass operation, or if the cost is out of reach. Most of these alternatives carry fewer risks than surgery.

Gastric bypass not only helped a California man lose weight, but also solved his diabetes and sleep apnea, and even improved his vision.

Swedish researchers report a 29% reduction of mortality in obesity patients after bariatric surgery. An American study, on the other hand, shows a reduction of 40% in mortality rates in severely obese patients after gastric bypass surgery.

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An overview of gastric bypass surgery, and resources for the procedures in the Madison, Wisconsin area

Weight loss surgical procedures have been gaining acceptance within the medical community and with patients who seek alternatives for their weight loss issues.

Gastric bypass surgery is not for everyone. If you are considering this procedure for your weight problem, you should do very careful research before committing to it.

This college research paper basically takes a look at Gastric Bypass surgery as a viable way of combatting severe obesity. The pros and cons of the surgery are weighed.

You lose weight after a gastric bypass surgery because you're restricted to a very low calorie diet (VLCD). Does that mean a VLCD could be used as an effective alternative to surgery?

Some people have gastric bypass surgery and shed 100 pounds or more. What can this surgery do for you?

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All surgeries have risks, and gastric bypass surgery is no exception. Some of the most common complications and risks of weight loss surgery are discussed here.

This takes the reader through all phases of gastric bypass surgery.

Gastric bypass is a serious surgical procedure designed to help a serious problem.

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about Gastric Bypass Surgery.

One woman's story that details the first month of RNY Gastric Bypass surgery. Learn about the struggles of the 2-week pre-op liquid diet and the first 2 weeks after surgery.

The surgery is scheduled and you are in a dither of excitement and trepidation. What do you need to do to get ready? Read this article to get prepared.

There are pros and cons that should be carefully considered before jumping into weight loss surgery.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the absence of breathing during sleep, is a common, chronic disease associated with obesity. Once the patient has lost weight, the symptoms of sleep apnea will usually go away.

Is Gastric bypass surgery really a viable solution for weight loss or is it an emotional gamble that can lead to problems that are more damaging than carrying extra pounds?

Gastric bypass surgery is the most risky of the surgeries. With the obesity affecting nearly over one third of the adult American population, surgery is one option that you may go but very risky.

When there are no complications, gastric bypass surgery can cost from $25,000 to $35,000, or more. Complications could make it cost much more.

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Big Medicine is reality TV about extremely fat people. Gastric bypass surgery causes extreme fat loss in fat people who fail with conventional fat loss plans. If you think gastric bypass surgery is a cop-out for fat people, you'll still enjoy this reality TV show.

If you are considering gastric bypass surgery, and you suffer from pre-existing obstructive sleep apnea, it is important that your surgeon address this health concern.

People who have had gastric bypass surgery often replace one addiction for another. This article I wrote looks at the problem.

The results of two separate studies conducted at Washington Hospital Center show the potential for postoperative nutritional deficiency in gastric bypass surgery patients.

Star Jones finally admitted she got gastric bypass surgery. However, was it truly necessary? I say it was because of the prejudice heaved against obese people.

My point is this, Star Jones in my opinion, though she looks fabulous in her new half self, she took a huge and I believe an unnecessary risk when she chose Gastric Bypass Surgery...

Obesity is not synonymous with lethargy and laziness. People whose lives are impaired because of this condition deserve the chance to change their lives. If changing their lives means getting the gastric bypass surgery or getting a lap belt, then so be it.

Read this interesting article and find out the answer to the question, "Does Bypass Surgery really work?"

Soprano Deborah Voigt has gastric bypass surgery after being fired from a 2004 Covent Garden production due to her failure to fit into a particular dress.

The decision to have gastric bypass surgery is a big one and not to be taken lightly. The following is an account of my personal journey through the decision making process and subsequent surgery.

Dumping syndrome is a common side effect after the gastric bypass surgery. It's side effects can be helpful to keep people eating correctly after the surgery, but there are drawbacks.

If you going to have gastric bypass surgery, you will be required to follow a gastric bypass diet for a minimum of 8 weeks. Find out what to expect on a gastric bypass diet.

A person who experiences extreme weight loss would lose a great deal of weight rather quickly, or they would lose more weight than is medically safe.

California college students may now live on the Academy of the Sierras campus as they participate in AOS' scientifically-based fitness and weight loss program. While in the program they also pursue an associate degree at nearby Reedley College.

Gastric bypass diets actually have two stages - the pre-surgical diet, and the post-surgical diet.

One Person's Journey and Decision to Have or Not to Have Weight Loss Surgery

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Childhood obesity is a growing problem in our society. Recent studies conducted by NYU indicate that weight loss surgery holds promise for children and teens. Other studies are in place or set to begin soon to gather more information.

You are probably wondering if I could do it over again, would I again chose to have the same gastric bypass? I have asked myself that question many times. I think I would still have had it, or at least what might be the equivalent.

This article is about my irritable bowel syndrome.

Based on my experience over the last two months, I hope that this will be of help to at least a few people

This article examines the two options for weight loss surgeries - gastric bypass and lap-band, and the pros and the cons of each option.

This is from my own experience with bypass surgery

You hear horror stories and success stories when people talk about getting Weight Loss Surgery done, so here is an article that is completely honest about pro's and con's.

This is my journey through life as an obese person and how I found myself through weight loss surgery.

Tired of your weight ping-ponging up and down? Read on for common sense tips on how I have lost 25 pounds and counting. This is not going to be fast or easy for you, but the results will last!