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		<title>Biggest Man in Britain, Zachari Smith, Undergoes Weight Loss Surgery</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zachari Smith, who was commonly identified as &#8220;the fattest man in Britain&#8221; because he weighs 297kg ( close to 660 lbs). He has just went to India to undergo drastic bariatric surgery to help him overcome his morbid obesity. The surgery was sleeve gastronomy, and is the initial step in a two step process. Super [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Zachari Smith, who was commonly identified as &#8220;the fattest man in Britain&#8221; because he weighs 297kg ( close to 660 lbs). He has just went to India to undergo drastic bariatric surgery to help him overcome his morbid obesity. The surgery was sleeve gastronomy, and is the initial step in a two step process. Super morbidly obese patients have a higher risk of health issues if they merely undergo gastric bypass first, so the treatment is performed in stages to get part of the weight reduced prior to carrying out the final phase of full gastric bypass. </p>
<p>This patient is considered to be the record hugest patient to undertake bariatric surgery in Asia. The weight loss goal of Mr. Smith will be to get close to 200 lbs. </p>
<p>Mr. Smith was starting to get problems walking so he sought after the aid of laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Shashank Shah from India. Found to be developing numerous serious co-morbid conditions which could set him on a path for premature death, he went through the surgical treatment. </p>
<p> Being being the heaviest individual ever operated on in Asia is an incredible feat, but even more, Mr. Smith can have his life back again! Congratulations.Visit <a href="http://www.typesofweightlosssurgery.com/bariatric/aspects-of-vertical-sleeve-gastrectomy.htm">Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy</a> for more info.   And <a href="http://www.weightlosssurgerycost.com/">Weight Loss Surgery</a></p>

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<p>Seeking out bariatric surgery support is essential to letting you productively navigating your own struggles after weight loss surgery. The doctor&#8217;s clinic is the best place to findlocate advice for essential inquiries regarding the operation however, you will want a place to ask other folks the small everyday questions. Bariatric surgery support communities can be a setting to talk about your own success and also locate support to help you get over the difficult parts of the recovery. Nothing at all is just like having moral support of somebody who has undoubtedly been through what you are in the days following surgery. The following is how to locate bariatric surgery help through weight loss surgery support groups.</p>
<p>Support organizations frequently help pre-operative patients gain knowledge from the ordeals of post-surgical bariatric treatment patients. The brand new weight loss surgery patients present an exceptional opportunity to meet up with other folks, seek advice, as well as talk about their own expectations and worries. Usually you&#8217;ll find that the medical doctor will certainly visit from time to time to accept difficult health related concerns coming from the support group and will normally defer the rest of the meeting to the support group overseer.</p>
<p>The support process can be a lengthy one and it helps to have other people to turn to for guidance. Bariatric surgery can certainly bring about massive adjustments in a person&#8217;s daily activities, and different individuals experience is important to helping patient&#8217;s deal with their brand new reality. Not everyone is completely aware of the changes that will transpire, possibly even after physician counseling. It doesn&#8217;t always sink in. It is more widespread now for treatment centers to provide a one-stop shop for all the fat burning demands of the patient. There are frequently staff available such as dieticians, physical trainers, psychologists, as well as beauty or style consultants. The reasoning is to breed success through holistic support. The all-encompassing method of patient support is really a lot more patient friendly.</p>
<p>In case you can&#8217;t come across a group to join up for post weight loss surgical treatment support, contemplate establishing your own. Identify some other patients within driving distance and setup a gathering. Nearly everybody that has fighting the battle following bariatric surgery is seeking a support group if they do not have one currently.</p>
<p>Reducing your weight and adhering to the physician&#8217;s orders is a lot easier when there is a support network included. A lot of weight loss patients think they can address everything without anyone else&#8217;s support. </p>
<p>If you are battling, don&#8217;t be too ashamed to attend wls support meetings. Individuals who suffer on their own in shame are doing it unnecessarily. Don&#8217;t be one of those people that have no clue just what assistance is readily available for them. Other patients will give you the best advice in how to deal with the daily problems. Go to group meetings and listen to the group. Connecting with other weight loss surgery patients will help you look ahead to the next meeting and help you to maintain your focus on the dietary &#038; exercise suggestions.</p>
<p>It is very helpful for you to explore the scenarios of what can happen after weight loss surgery by talking to others who have already been through it. You will learn from the testimonies of other patients and it&#8217;ll maximize your journey toward optimum health. Support groups generally lead to mentorship of group participants. The support and suggestions is undoubtedly an important asset to any person losing weight through medical intervention. Mentors can be a solid rock in moments when you don&#8217;t seem to really want to move further on your journey to losing weight. It offers you resolve to understand that a person is there with you as you go along.</p>
<p>It is a fantastic place that one can learn from other people&#8217;s problems. Everybody makes mistakes, and if you will be in a position to talk it out with others, you will discover that you can cope and adapt to your personal circumstances. To achieve success, it is crucial to have someone with whom you can laugh or weep when you want somebody to talk to. In these types of meetings, you will make great friendships. If you&#8217;re alone, it is an uphill battle to stay focused. Isolation is among the hardest things you can go through when attempting to recover from weight problems. There is definitely power in large groups. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s important that you go to your neighborhood weight loss surgery support group and found out what it&#8217;s all about. If you&#8217;re thinking about bariatric surgery, consider joining at the very least one group meeting prior to your surgery. Don&#8217;t be reluctant. Basically go and observe. Speak with as many people as possible. It is important that once you decide you are going have the medical treatment that you continue to go to the meetings and remain in touch with successful patients. Learn from other people. After all, the surgery is only the starting point, because this is an ongoing battle. Meetings are a safe place to congregate with others and talk about the stories of your recovery from obesity. Not only that you will find that there is a lot more in terms of continuing education that will enhance your new lifestyle.</p>
<h2>Here is a list of Support Groups By State:</h2>
<p><b>Alabama Bariatric Surgery Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Montgomery, AL<br /> Contact: Peter Carroll<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:petekf4qoe@charter.net">petekf4qoe@charter.net</a> <br /> Phone: 334-263-9223</p>
<p> City: Mobile, AL<br /> Contact: Mersey Whitehead<br /> Phone: 251-435-3905</p>
<p> City: Anniston, AL<br /> Contact: Joyce Johnson<br /> Phone: 256-236-1300 or <br /> 800-675-3934</p>
<p> City: Birmingham, AL<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Bryan Freeman <br /> Contact: Rona Scott<br /> Phone: 205-838-6589 </p>
<p> City: Helena, AL<br /> Contact: Jan<br /> Phone: 205-665-5757</p>
<p> <b>Alaska Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups Meetings </b></p>
<p>City: Anchorage, AK<br /> Phone: 907-929-4263<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Todd</p>
<p> <b>Arizona Weight Loss Treatment Support Groups</b></p>
<p>City: Phoenix<br /> Contact: Kristi Chavez<br /> Phone: 602-943-8475<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Zahn</p>
<p> City: Phoenix, AZ<br /> Contact: Carolyn Williams, RN<br /> Phone: 480-515-6296</p>
<p> City: Tucson, AZ<br /> Contact: Jeann Fishback<br /> Phone: 520-885-6928<br /> <a href="mailto:Email:fishback@ns.arizona.edu">Email:fishback@ns.arizona.edu</a> <br /> Surgeon: Juarez 2002</p>
<p> City: Yuma, AZ<br /> Contact: Dixie Power<br /> Phone: 928-783-7142<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:jdpower520@aol.com">jdpower520@aol.com</a> </p>
<p> <b>Arkansas Weight Loss Treatment Support Groups</b><br /> City: Fort Smith, AR<br /> Contact: Beverly Sinkuler<br /> Phone: 479-651-6513<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Janes <br /> <b><br /> California WLS Support Groups</b><br /> City: Sacramento<br /> Contact: Mary O&#8217;Brien<br /> Phone: 916-988-1434<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:nursemary@comcast.net">nursemary@comcast.net</a> <br /> Surgeon: City: Santa Rosa<br /> Contact Name: Beth Venable http://www.sonomacountyrnysupportgroup.4t.com<br /> Contact Email: <a href="mailto:EAV38@aol.com">EAV38@aol.com</a> <br /> Name of Surgeon: Robert Woodbury</p>
<p> Comments: <br /> This weight loss surgery group meets the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts from 10AM - noon.</p>
<p> City: Palm Springs, CA<br /> Contact: Marsha Yousef, RN<br /> Phone: 760-323-6346</p>
<p> City: Torrance, CA<br /> Contact: Dr.Marcy Rosenzweig Leavitt<br /> Phone: 323-540-2808<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:dr.marcy@yahoo.com">dr.marcy@yahoo.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr. Theodore Khalili </p>
<p> City: San Jose, CA<br /> Contact: Candy<br /> Phone: 408-432-6294<br /> Surgeon: Pamela Foster</p>
<p> City: Bakersfield, CA<br /> Contact: Kim Williamson<br /> Phone: 661 363-9246<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Edward Fleix </p>
<p> City: Modesto, CA<br /> Contact: Jennifer Downs-Colby<br /> Phone: 209-569-7578 </p>
<p> City: Woodland Hills, CA<br /> Contact: Sharon Wolfe, Support Group Leader<br /> Meeting Information:<br /> at Kaiser-Permanente, Entrance 5, Auditorium A<br /> 2nd Saturday of each month<br /> 10AM-11:30am<br /> RSVP to <a href="mailto:wlsgroup@hotmail.com">wlsgroup@hotmail.com</a>? <br /> Phone 818-705-1702</p>
<p> City: Merced, CA<br /> Contact: Jackie Gregory<br /> Phone: 209-724-0237 </p>
<p> City: Merced, CA<br /> Contact: Linda Bartley<br /> Phone: 209 756-9420</p>
<p> <b><br /> Colorado Weight Loss Treatment Support Groups</b></p>
<p>City: Colorado Springs, CO<br /> Contact: Shelly Bennington<br /> Phone: 719-570-7755<br /> City: Fort Collins<br /> Contact: Pam<br /> Surgeon: Northern Colorado Surgical Association</p>
<p> <b>Connecticut Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups</b></p>
<p>City: Ansoni, Waterbury, Manchester<br /> Contact: Liza Branch<br /> Phone: 203-225-8396, <br /> Home 203-736-0741</p>
<p> City: Hamden, CT<br /> Contact: Judy Szwaya<br /> Phone: 203-288-9315<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:judys43@snet.net">judys43@snet.net</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr. R. Reinhold </p>
<p>City: New London<br /> Contact: Beth Farbotka<br /> Phone: 860-446-2528<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:farboea@aol.com">farboea@aol.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr. Robert Bell </p>
<p> <b>Delaware WLS Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Laurel, DE<br /> Western New Life WLS Support Group<br /> Contact Name: Heather O&#8217;Connor<br /> Contact Phone: 302-536-1870 or 302-344-8764<br /> Contact Email: <a href="mailto:meannevil2@yahoo.com">meannevil2@yahoo.com</a> <br /> Name of Surgeon: Dr. Gail Wynn<br /> Comments: All access group.</p>
<p> City: Long Neck, DE<br /> Eastern New Life WLS Support Group<br /> Contact Name: Joanne Hammond<br /> Contact Phone: 302-947-0417<br /> Contact Email: <a href="mailto:hambear73@aol.com">hambear73@aol.com</a> <br /> Comments: All access group open to everyone interested in help on their weight loss journey.</p>
<p> City: Newark, DE<br /> Contact: Ellen Clevenger-Firley<br /> Phone: 302-661-3006</p>
<p> <b>District of Columbia Weight Loss Surgery Support Meetings Group</b></p>
<p> City: Washington, DC<br /> Contact: Mandy- Weight for Life<br /> Phone: 202-659-0240<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Joseph Afram</p>
<p> <b>Florida Bariatric Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Weston, FL <br /> Contact: Emily Wong-Swartz, MS, RD, LD/N<br /> Phone: 954-659-5872<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:swartze@ccf.org">swartze@ccf.org</a> <br /> Surgeon: Raul J. Rosenthal, MD, FACS, Samuel Szomstein, MD, FACS</p>
<p> City: Jacksonville, FL<br /> Contact: LaWanda Hill<br /> Phone: 904-755-5085<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:wlsjacksonville@yahoo.com">wlsjacksonville@yahoo.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Saint Cloud, FL<br /> Contact: Jennifer Hall<br /> Phone: 407-891-8780</p>
<p> City: Milton, FL<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Joseph Althar</p>
<p> City: Brandon, FL<br /> Contact: Denise Shreaves<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:taznisie@yahoo.com">taznisie@yahoo.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: various</p>
<p> City: Port Charlotte, FL<br /> Contact: Joy Moder<br /> Phone: 941-204-3044<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:Bypass_buddies@yahoo.com">Bypass_buddies@yahoo.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr.Butler </p>
<p> <b>Georgia Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups</b></p>
<p>City: Northern Metro Atlanta<br /> Contact: Lauralyn Bellamy<br /> Phone: 404-394-3900<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:embodysuccess@msn.com">embodysuccess@msn.com</a> </p>
<p>City: Gainesville, GA<br /> Contact: Surgeon&#8217;s Office<br /> Phone: 770-534-0110<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Procter/Dr. Richard </p>
<p> City: Conyers<br /> Contact: Elaine<br /> Phone: 770-760-0182<br /> Surgeon: Kermie Robinson MD </p>
<p> City: Metro Atlanta<br /> Contact: Deb Martinez<br /> Phone: 731-444-4554<br /> Surgeon: Dr. John Daly </p>
<p> <b>Hawaii Bariatric Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>Castle Medical <br /> http://www.castlemed.com</p>
<p> Idaho WLS Support Meetings Groups<br /> City: Twin falls, ID<br /> Contact: Tak-ming Ko, M.D.,P.A.<br /> Phone: 208 732-8140<br /> Surgeon: Tak-ming Ko, M.D. </p>
<p> <b>Illinois Weight Loss Treatment Support Groups</b></p>
<p>City: Tinley Park<br /> Contact: Tony Romeo<br /> Phone: 708-229-5969</p>
<p> City: Moline, IL<br /> Contact: Theresa Hensley<br /> Phone: 309-792-4059 or 309-737-9421</p>
<p> City: River Forest<br /> Contact: New Hope, IL<br /> Phone: 708-386-1078<br /> Surgeon: Drs. Marvin &#038; Frederick Tiesenga </p>
<p> <b>Indiana Weight Loss Surgery Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Indianapolis, IN<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Rosamarie Jones</p>
<p> City: Evansville, IN<br /> Contact: Vicki Woods<br /> Phone: 812-682-3466</p>
<p> City: Merrillville, IN<br /> Contact: Dan Broadaway<br /> Phone: 219-947-2309 </p>
<p> <b>Iowa Bariatric WLS Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Fort Dodge, IA<br /> Contact: Phyllis Ver Steeg<br /> Phone: 515-955-6797<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:info@iowabariatrics.com">info@iowabariatrics.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Kyle R. Ver Steeg M.D.</p>
<p> City: Cedar Falls<br /> Contact: Matthew Glascock, MD<br /> Phone: 319-268-3560<br /> City: Sioux City, IA<br /> Contact: Deb Webster<br /> Phone: 712 279-5848</p>
<p> <b>Kansas Bariatric Support Meetings </b></p>
<p> City: Topeka, KS<br /> Contact: Brenda Kenworthy<br /> Phone: 785-228-4773<br /> Brent Steward, MD<br /> Bernita Berntsen, MD<br /> Carlyle Dunshee, MD</p>
<p> City: Kansas City, KS<br /> Contact: Barb Stras<br /> Phone: 913-381-1979<br /> Surgeon: All Surgeons in the metro Kansas City area. </p>
<p> <b>Kentucky Bariatric Weight Loss Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Louisville, KY<br /> David Geller, MD<br /> Bariatric Surgeons of Kentuckiana<br /> 4001 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 1E<br /> Louisville, Kentucky 40207<br /> 502-893-7151<br /> FAX 502-893-7020</p>
<p> City: Bowling Green, KY<br /> Contact: Barbara Pitcock<br /> Phone: 270-781-1534 (after 7 Pm)<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:barbnov55@msn.com">barbnov55@msn.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr David Dyer</p>
<p> City: Providence<br /> Contact: Elaina Bolser<br /> Phone: 270-667-5093<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:elainabolser@yahoo.com">elainabolser@yahoo.com</a> </p>
<p> <b>Louisiana Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups</b></p>
<p>Metairie WLS Support Group <br /> Metairie, LA</p>
<p> Southern Surgical Hospital, <br /> Slidell, LA</p>
<p> <b>Maine WLS Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Portland<br /> Contact: Cindy Michaud<br /> Phone: 207-247-2376<br /> City: Augusta, ME<br /> Surgeon: Dr.Aslum and Dr.Zidian</p>
<p> <b>Maryland Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Taneytown, MD<br /> Contact: Pamela Robertson<br /> Phone: 410-751-1879<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Singh </p>
<p> City: Frederick, MD<br /> Contact: Susan<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:susanw1362@aol.com">susanw1362@aol.com</a> </p>
<p> Massachusetts Bariatric WLS Support Groups Groups<br /> City: Norwood, MA<br /> Contact: Dr. Arthur Glasgow and Dr. Adam Glasgow<br /> Caritas Norwood Hospital<br /> 825 Washington St, #160, Norwood, MA 02062<br /> Phone: 781-769-5550 <br /> Email: <a href="mailto:info@glasgowandglasgow.com">info@glasgowandglasgow.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Boston, MA<br /> Contact: Frank Johnson<br /> Phone: 617-933-7656<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:alc3383@isd-media.com">alc3383@isd-media.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Boston, MA<br /> Contact: Steven Cole<br /> Phone: 617-507-5579<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:s-c-aads8857@superfancyemail.com"> s-c-aads8857@superfancyemail.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Boston<br /> Contact: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center<br /> Phone: 617-667-2845<br /> Surgeon: D. Jones, B. Schneider, V. Sanchez</p>
<p> City: Boston, MA<br /> Contact: Frank Johnson<br /> Phone: 505-212-5124<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:bed3995@radar3000.com">bed3995@radar3000.com</a>? </p>
<p> City: Cape Cod, MA<br /> Contact: Daniel Krueger<br /> Phone: 617-515-7758<br /> Surgeon: BIDMC Surgeons - Drs Mun, Schneider, Sanchez, &amp; Jones</p>
<p> City: Boston, MA<br /> Contact: Daniel Krueger<br /> Phone: 617-515-7758<br /> Surgeon: BIDMC Surgeons - Drs Mun, Schneider, Sanchez, &amp; Jones</p>
<p> <b>Michigan WLS Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Traverse City<br /> Contact: Mary, MI<br /> Phone: 231-941-0435<br /> Surgeon: Wayne Vanderkolk</p>
<p> <b>Minnesota Weight Loss Treatment Support Groups</b></p>
<p>City: Fridley<br /> Contact: LaDonna Robinson<br /> Phone: 763-236-2035<br /> Surgeon: Daniel R. Baker, Frederick W. Johnson<br /> ?</p>
<p><b>Mississippi Weight Loss Surgery Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Jackson<br /> Contact: David Hales<br /> Phone: 601-488-1051</p>
<p> <b>Missouri Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Kansas City, MO<br /> Contact: Sandy Riles<br /> Phone: 816-932-5378<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:sriles@saint-lukes.org">sriles@saint-lukes.org</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr. John Price </p>
<p> City: St Joseph, MO<br /> Contact: Rick Felzien<br /> Phone: 816-676-1212<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:stjosephwlssg@yahoo.com">stjosephwlssg@yahoo.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Moberly, MO<br /> Contact: Michelle Mulnix<br /> Phone: 660-295-4711</p>
<p> City: Springfield, MO<br /> Contact: Cathy Wilson<br /> Phone: 417-724-1687<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:cathylw@cebridge.net">cathylw@cebridge.net</a> <br /> Surgeon: Christopher Edwards, MD and Cameron Hodges, MD</p>
<p> <b>Montana Weight Loss Surgery Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> <b>Nebraska Bariatric Weight Loss Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> <b>Nevada WLS Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Las Vegas<br /> Contact: Sheryl Titone<br /> Phone: 702-249-9140<br /> Surgeon: Alan Y Newhoff </p>
<p> <b>New Hampshire Bariatric Weight Loss Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Manchester, NH<br /> Contact: Bariatric Surgery Program<br /> Phone: 603-695-2840<br /> Surgeon: Dr. David Gould, MD</p>
<p> <b>New Jersey Gastric Bypass &#038; Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups</b><br /> City: Galloway, NJ<br /> Contact: Susan Johnston<br /> Phone: 609-404-0916</p>
<p> City: Belleville, NJ<br /> Contact: Barbara James<br /> Phone: 973-687-5417<br /> Surgeon: Dr Daniel Davis</p>
<p> City: Hamilton, NJ<br /> Contact: Deborah Maguire RN<br /> Phone: 609-584-6759</p>
<p> City: Edison, NJ<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:marc@ibodywise.com">marc@ibodywise.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Marc Sylvester</p>
<p> <b>New Mexico Bariatric Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Albuquerque<br /> Contact: Stacey Hunter<br /> Phone: 505-899-0923</p>
<p> <b><br /> New York WLS Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Schenectady, NY<br /> Contact: Pamela Spicer<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:spicersunshine@aol.com">spicersunshine@aol.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Lirio &#038; Clark</p>
<p> City: Springville<br /> Contact: Felecia Meyers<br /> Phone: 716-496-5191<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:FMeyers@Pion.wnyric.org">FMeyers@Pion.wnyric.org</a> <br /> Surgeon: Caruana</p>
<p> City: St. Albans<br /> Contact: Diana<br /> Phone: 718-464-7827<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Macura</p>
<p> City: Binghamton<br /> Contact: Donna Kerila<br /> Phone: 607-757-2626<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:dkerila@stny.rr.com">dkerila@stny.rr.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Farmington <br /> Contact Joanne Donaldson <br /> Phone: 315-986-3836</p>
<p> <b>North Carolina WLS Support Meetings</b><br /> City: Charlotte, NC<br /> Contact: Jennifer Sawyer<br /> Phone: 704-347-4144<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:jrsawyer@southeastbariatrics.com"> jrsawyer@southeastbariatrics.com</a> </p>
<p> Surgeon: Dr. David Voellinger<br /> City: Charlotte, NC<br /> Contact: Jennifer Sawyer<br /> Phone: 704-472-4602<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:jenjantsch@yahoo.com">jenjantsch@yahoo.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Greenville, NC<br /> Contact: Crystal Frye<br /> Phone: 252-758-7957<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Balder</p>
<p> City: Mooresville, NC<br /> Contact: Linda Sue Smith<br /> Phone: 704-905-8540<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Roc Bauman</p>
<p> City: Bessemer City<br /> Contact: Nikki Huddle<br /> Phone: 704-867-5508 <br /> or 704-678-7412<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Roc Bauman (Concord, N.C.)</p>
<p> <b>Ohio Weight Loss Surgery Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> <b>Oklahoma Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Tulsa<br /> Contact: Dianna Pullen<br /> Phone: 918-369-9024</p>
<p> City: Moore/Norman<br /> Contact: Connie Barnhill<br /> Phone: 405-360-8965</p>
<p> City: Duncan<br /> Contact: Karin Lerew, Satellite Support Group Coordinator<br /> Phone: 940-781-9955 or 940-723-0158? <br /> Email: <a href="mailto:klerew@prairieskys.com">klerew@prairieskys.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Kenneth Warnock</p>
<p> <b>Oregon WLS Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Hood River, OR<br /> Contact: Office<br /> Phone: 541-387-6125<br /> Fax: 541-387-6321<br /> Surgen: David Maccabee, MD</p>
<p> City: Roseburg, OR<br /> Contact: Melonie<br /> Surgeon: DR. Bret Hansen<br /> City: Salem and Portland<br /> Contact: Mary Lou Greenwood<br /> Phone: 503-571-3082<br /> Surgeon: Kaiser Permanente</p>
<p> <b>Pennsylvania Bariatric Support Meetings</b></p>
<p>City: Brownsville, PA<br /> Contact: Theresa<br /> Phone: 724-632-5668<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:newbeginningstq05@yahoo.com">newbeginningstq05@yahoo.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Phoenixville, PA<br /> Contact: Marilyn Gropper &#038; Kathy Cesario <br /> Phone: 610-415-1318 <br /> Email: <a href="mailto:kbc0219@aol.com">kbc0219@aol.com</a>? <br /> Meetings are for both pre-ops &#038; post-ops locally. Everyone is welcome regardless of doctor.</p>
<p> City: Johnstown, PA<br /> Contact: Benny O&#8217;Connor, RNC<br /> Phone: 814-534-9471</p>
<p> City: Hazleton, PA<br /> Contact: Jane Lashock, RN<br /> Phone: 570-459-5607<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Michael Bono City: Easton<br /> Contact: Amanda Nyce, RN<br /> Phone: 610-250-4116<br /> Surgeon: James Koren, MD</p>
<p> City: Latrobe<br /> Contact: Thersa Bellus<br /> Phone: 724-836-5905</p>
<p> City: Langhorne, PA<br /> Phone: 215 702 7600<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Neil Marymor, Dr Christopher Kaczmiarski </p>
<p> City: York, PA<br /> Contact: Dan Ort<br /> Phone: 717-854-7772<br /> Surgeon: Dr John Monk </p>
<p> City: Lewistown, PA<br /> Contact: Amy McKelvey<br /> Phone: 717-247-2796<br /> Surgeon: Patient-Run</p>
<p> City: Hershey, PA<br /> Contact: Janelle McLeod<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:jmcleod@psu.edu">jmcleod@psu.edu</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr. Robert Cooney, Dr. James Ku, Dr. Randy Haluck</p>
<p> City: Pittsburgh, PA<br /> Contact: Sally Stewart<br /> Phone: 412-531-6177</p>
<p> City: Hazleton, PA<br /> Contact: Jane Lashock, RN<br /> Phone: 570-459-5607<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Michael Bono</p>
<p> City: Fairfield, PA<br /> Contact: Stephen Moats<br /> Phone: 717-762-2494<br /> Surgeon: Dr. James Ku</p>
<p> City: Aliquippa<br /> Contact: Darla Evans, Registered Dietician<br /> Phone: 724-857-1309<br /> Surgeon: New Life Bariatrics </p>
<p> <b>South Carolina WLS Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Charleston, SC<br /> Contact: Jacquie Foster<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:jacquiehowe@hotmail.com">jacquiehowe@hotmail.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Dr. Michael Sabback</p>
<p> City: Greer, SC<br /> Contact: Gayle Corbin<br /> Phone: 864-879-2040<br /> Surgeon: Dr. David M. Hall</p>
<p> City: Conway, SC<br /> Contact: Jerrie Vibbert<br /> Phone: 843-234-1725 </p>
<p> <b>South Dakota Bariatric Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> <b>Tennessee WLS Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Clarksville, TN<br /> Contact: Amy Lawrence<br /> Phone: 931-431-3542<br /> Surgeon: William Steely </p>
<p> City: Johnson City, TN<br /> Contact: Pat Cline<br /> Phone: 423-245-6198</p>
<p> <b>Texas WLS Support Groups</b></p>
<p> City: Dallas,TX<br /> Contact: Dwayne Guccione - Psy Med<br /> Phone: 214-348-5557<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:psymed@msn.com">psymed@msn.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Abilene,TX<br /> Contact: Barbara Dahl <br /> 325-692-0112 or 325-669-6356<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:barbara@abilene.com">barbara@abilene.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Kenneth Warnock</p>
<p> City: Wichita Falls,TX<br /> Contact: Kim Smith<br /> 940-764-3366 or 940-224-995<br /> Email: kimbs@sbcglobal.net<br /> Surgeon: Kenneth Warnock</p>
<p> City: Amarillo,TX<br /> Contact: Karin Lerew, Satellite Support Group Coordinator<br /> Phone: 940-723-0158 or 940-781-9955<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:klerew@prairieskys.com">klerew@prairieskys.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Kenneth Warnock</p>
<p> City: Killeen/Fort Hood, TX<br /> Contact: Doug or Susan Edwards<br /> Phone: Phone: 254-526-1142<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:TexicanKing@hot.rr.com">TexicanKing@hot.rr.com</a> <br /> Surgeon: Kenneth Warnock</p>
<p> City: Grand Prairie,TX<br /> Surgeon: Dr. John Alexander</p>
<p> City: Mesquite, TX<br /> Contact: Ken Koshar<br /> Phone: 972-698-6152</p>
<p> City: League City, TX<br /> Contact: Susan<br /> Phone: 281-554-8223<br /> Surgeon: Dr. A. Naaman</p>
<p> City: San Antonio, TX (Lackland AFB)<br /> Contact: Marie Keys<br /> Phone: 210-292-3404<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Goldberg, Bowers &#038; Jenkins</p>
<p> City: Weatherford, TX <br /> Contact: Edwina Himes<br /> Phone: 817-694-0897</p>
<p> City: Denton, TX <br /> Contact: Leah<br /> Phone: 940-382-7321<br /> Surgeon: Daryl A. Stewart M.D. </p>
<p> <b>Utah Bariatric WLS Support Groups</b></p>
<p> <b>Virginia Bariatric Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Winchester,VA <br /> Contact: Michelle Kniceley or Karol Truetle<br /> Phone: 540-327-8606<br /> or 540-247-3872 Karol<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Glembot and Dr. Bechamps</p>
<p> City: Fredericksburg,VA <br /> Contact: Cathy Peterjohn<br /> Phone: 540-741-1680<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Bradford King</p>
<p> City: Richmond,VA<br /> Contact: Faye S. Ashby<br /> Phone: 804-266-3670<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Neil Hutcher</p>
<p> City: Fairfax,VA<br /> Staple Club<br /> Meets at Inova Fair Oaks Professional building on Monday once a month<br /> Contact: Sally Myers, RD, CPT<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:sallycpt@aol.com">sallycpt@aol.com</a> </p>
<p> <b>Washington Weight Loss Surgery Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Port Angeles, WA<br /> Contact: Judy Suess<br /> Phone: 360-681-0837<br /> Email: <a href="mailto:judys@wavecable.com">judys@wavecable.com</a> </p>
<p> City: Bellingham, WA<br /> Contact: Amy Edminster<br /> Phone: 360-966-0432</p>
<p> City: West Richland, WA<br /> Contact: Carleen Golden<br /> Phone: 509-967-3538</p>
<p> City: Bellevue/Mercer Island/Seattle, WA<br /> Contact: Julia Ziobro<br /> Phone: 425-947-4541 24/7 voice mail<br /> Surgeon: Each of these are local bariatric surgeons; more than ten are represented in there meetings through patients.</p>
<p> <b>West Virginia Bariatric Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Morgantown, WV<br /> Contact: Debby<br /> Phone: 304-599-1448<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Mark Johnson</p>
<p> City: Bridgeport, WA<br /> Contact: Eileen Brown<br /> Phone: 304-842-5365</p>
<p> City: Huntington, WA<br /> Contact: Joy Nutter<br /> Phone: 526-8278<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Tim Robarts </p>
<p> <b>Wisconsin Weight Loss Surgery Support Meetings</b></p>
<p> City: Waukesha, WI<br /> Contact: Megan O&#8217;Driscoll<br /> Phone: 262-522-8300<br /> Toll Free 888-512-8300<br /> Surgeons: David Engstrand, MD<br /> Manfred Chiang, MD<br /> James Burhop, MD</p>
<p> City: Wausau, WI<br /> Contact: Patricia Unger<br /> Phone: 715-675-4120<br /> Surgeon: Dr. Matthew Johnson</p>
<p> City: Brookfield, WI<br /> Contact: Megan O&#8217;Driscoll, RN<br /> Phone: 262-522-8300<br /> Surgeon: Engstrand, Chiang, Burhop</p>
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		<title>Is Losing Weight Fast A Smart Thing To Try And Do?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping power is one of those things that individuals who are attempting to shed some pounds seem to lose relatively readily. In their thoughts, body fat can certainly not be shed fast enough. Individuals want to be skinny, and they want it now
What this leads to is a microwave weight reduction mentality. Television&#8217;s message regarding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keeping power is one of those things that individuals who are attempting to shed some pounds seem to lose relatively readily. In their thoughts, body fat can certainly not be shed fast enough. Individuals want to be skinny, and they want it now</p>
<p>What this leads to is a microwave weight reduction mentality. Television&#8217;s message regarding reducing your weight is that fat loss can be highly effective when done quickly. Because of the lose weight fast media hype of one hour reality television shows, quick weight loss seems like it could be accomplished very easily. This notion by society is a bit different from what reality really is like.</p>
<p>Quick weight loss seems like the basic aspiration of anybody who is heavy, but could it be wise? The fact is that it isn&#8217;t really the very best means to stategize losing fat. Our mind will certainly say to all of us that the best way to lose weight would be to just attempt to do it as fast as possible. This belief beckons individuals to try to prohibit their caloric intake while many times also undertaking extreme physical exercise. Trouble is it just does not last.</p>
<p>There are many concerns that can crop up from removing extra weight too rapidly. What lots of people do not understand is that whenever you lose weight quickly, you will be getting rid of different types of tissue within your body. Frequently this is fat and muscle. The quicker that weight is lost, the more muscle is lost, not fat.</p>
<p>Most we all want lasting effects fast, however when we decrease muscle tissue, it&#8217;s not going to happen. Weight is bound to return faster than earlier when the energy burning active muscle is reduced. The concept sounds like a scary movie, but its true, the faster we shed pounds, the faster it will be restored (and often more). Appear to be a lost cause? It isn&#8217;t. Once you learn the way in which the overall game of weight loss is played, then its doable.</p>
<p>There are certain circumstances in which it is okay to shed in excess of two pounds weekly. For individuals who are extremely overwieght, and the starting body weight is very high, you proceed by a percentage. It is usually generally advised that 1% weight loss per overall body weight is fine.</p>
<p>Consider that you&#8217;ll want to bear in mind a couple of points whenever beginning a weight loss system at an increased weight. The place that the real blubber, I mean the rubber, hits the road is actually and how much fat tissue is lost during the process. It&#8217;s also suggested that a physician oversees the process so it will be healthy.</p>
<p>Before participating in bariatric surgery, it may be useful to check the weight loss surgery testimonies to understand if the procedure would certainly be a benefit to you. Even though this surgical treatment has proved to be a highly effective approach in dealing with obesity, it is inevitably only a tool. If you want your weight reduction to become permanent, it is very best to take off the fat gradually.</p>
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		<title>Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is among the most sought after bariatric surgical procedures asked for by morbidly obese Americans. Typically, this surgery is a precursor to the decrease of the level of hormones that influences food craving. Following surgery, there is a significant reduction in weight.
For morbidly obese patients with a Body Mass Index of more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is among the most sought after bariatric surgical procedures asked for by morbidly obese Americans. Typically, this surgery is a precursor to the decrease of the level of hormones that influences food craving. Following surgery, there is a significant reduction in weight.</p>
<p>For morbidly obese patients with a Body Mass Index of more than 60, standard gastric bypass operations such as the roux-en-y, presents a high degree of risk. Knowing the danger, gastric sleeve is utilized as this kind of procedure can be carried out easily through a laparoscope and with remarkably much less risk. When adequate fat is shed, another procedure is performed which is a classical gastric bypass surgery.</p>
<p>Individuals that are prospects for a lap-band surgery are frequently worried simply because a foreign body will be implanted into their abdomen. With sleeve gastrectomy, there won&#8217;t be any implantation of any kind of foreign object into any part of your body which makes it a very appealing alternative for a lot of patients. Long-term side effects like intestinal blockage, protein and vitamin deficiency, and low iron levels, which are expected in lap-band, will no longer be a problem with gastric sleeve as it is merely the stomach that&#8217;s getting resected. Apart from that, it does not need an adjustment or filling following the surgery. This means lesser follow-up appointments that will always be very convenient for you. Patients would be able to go back to their normal lifestyle very quickly.</p>
<p>Recently, research performed with gastric sleeve being a stand-alone method didn’t provide enough long-term data as it has not been too long since the utilization of this method. On the other hand, numerous studies have demonstrated the pace at which weight loss is expected. For individuals with high BMI (50-60), half of most of the excessive weight is usually shed off in the very first 12 months after treatment. Patients with lower BMI (30-40), can anticipate a loss of over two-thirds of their excess pounds.</p>
<p>Gastric physicians emphasize that no weight loss surgery is an ultimate cure. It’s merely an instrument to assist patients reduce their caloric intake. The operated stomach can expand again and the weight previously dropped could be gained once all over again. When this happens, the sleeve can be carried out again, but this requires an additional operation.</p>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Operations for Bariatric Surgery: Things You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass is a type of bariatric surgery intended to cut down food intake. A small pouch is created to limit the amount of food you can take and bypasses on segments of the small intestine are constructed to reduce its ability to absorb nutrients. The surgery is a complicated procedure performed under general anesthesia. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gastric bypass is a type of bariatric surgery intended to cut down food intake. A small pouch is created to limit the amount of food you can take and bypasses on segments of the small intestine are constructed to reduce its ability to absorb nutrients. The surgery is a complicated procedure performed under general anesthesia. The surgery takes about one to four hours followed by a one-to seven-day stay in the hospital.</p>
<p>How is gastric byspass performed? There are currently two techniques for gastric bypass, Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass and biliopancreatic diversion bypass.</p>
<h2>Roux-en-Y gastric bypass</h2>
<p>Roux-en Y gastric bypass (RGB) is the most commonly performed gastric bypass procedure in the United States because it is less complicated and least likely to result in nutritional difficulties.  The procedure creates a small stomach pouch to limit food intake and the small intestine is attached to the pouch to reduce calorie and nutrient absorption. The pouch is commonly referred to as stomach stapling.</p>
<p>RGB can be done in two ways: traditional and laparoscopic Traditional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is performed by open surgery with one long incision. Laparoscopic RGB on the other hand uses a thin instrument called laparoscope that allows the surgeon to clearly view the inside of the abdomen on a TV monitor. This procedure causes less scarring and lets the patient recover faster.</p>
<h2>Biliopancreatic diversion bypass (extensive gastric bypass)</h2>
<p>Biliopancreatic diversion bypass is more extensive than Roux-en-Y.It is a complicated gastric bypass that aims for a smaller stomach.  The procedure removes the lower portion of the stomach and a small pouch is left to connect directly to the final segment of the small intestine. This procedure bypasses both the duodenum and jejunum to cause malabsorption of nutrients. Like to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion bypass is employed through open surgery and with one long incision. It leaves a permanent scar. It is not as widely used as RGB because of the risk for nutritional deficiencies.</p>
<h2>Benefits of Gastric Bypass</h2>
<p>People who undergo bariatric weight loss surgery can achieve significant loss of weight in 2 years. Since a large section of the stomach is bypassed, only a small pouch is left that severely restricts the amount of food that the person can consume. Patients must consume highly nutritious and protein-rich food to meet dietary requirements. Those who undergo the operation will most likely no longer able to tolerate sugars and carbohydrates which contribute to weight loss. </p>
<p>Gastric bypass surgery also has positive effects on weight-related health concerns such as heart diseases and high blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes can also be eradicated by gastric bypass surgery. </p>
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		<title>Three Weight Loss Myths May Be Dangerous To Your Health And Well Being</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you browse diet-related periodicals on a frequent basis, you&#8217;re certain to discover many strategies relating to losing weight. Some of these approaches actually do the job, while others tend not to. The techniques that nearly always fail tend to be those that propose fad diets and slimming pills. The particular strategies that actually work [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you browse diet-related periodicals on a frequent basis, you&#8217;re certain to discover many strategies relating to losing weight. Some of these approaches actually do the job, while others tend not to. The techniques that nearly always fail tend to be those that propose fad diets and slimming pills. The particular strategies that actually work for everybody will always be uncomplicated: proper diet along with the right workout program. In spite of this, the weight loss industry is filled with common myths together with misleading advice, and people tend to ignore the real truth, possibly due to lack of knowledge or because they hope to make money from intentionally misinforming others. In this short article I am going to investigate 3 of these dieting myths.</p>
<p>Myth #1: Spot reduction of excess fat is practical. No, it isn&#8217;t. Fat loss professionals recognize this opinion, universally. You can&#8217;t force your body to lose excess fat located at targeted areas under any circumstances, whatever the sorts of work out plans you choose to do or even wraps you utilize. If you decide to do only crunches and leg lifts frequently, intending to trim belly fat, you will end up being disillusioned when you discover that instead of shrinking your stomach fat, you are likely to reduce the muscle mass that exists in your tummy. That is why, your emphasis mustn&#8217;t be on sit ups and leg lifts alone. You should also adopt a proper diet plan that will speed up your metabolic rate and also make it easier to burn up fat fast.</p>
<p>Myth #2: An extreme decrease in the quantity you eat reduces excess weight. This is the most serious of the 3 myths. It has literally pushed many people to go to the extreme of crash dieting. People decide on crash dieting with the expectation of dropping unwanted weight very fast, but they don&#8217;t realize that crash dieting causes harm to their bodies rather than enhancing their overall health. Believe it or not, when you starve or fast, the body reacts by means of starting starvation mode. It holds back your metabolic rate and actually burns your muscle tissue instead of extra fat to meet your energy needs. This is the opposite of what you need. You don&#8217;t burn a whole lot of fat in the least, but you do be deprived of your vital muscles. This subsequently brings down your resting fat burning capacity even further, guaranteeing that once you resume your previous eating routine, it&#8217;s going to be even easier for you to put on excess weight all over again. This is the process behind yo-yo dieting, to which so many people tend to be at risk. It isn&#8217;t healthy for you, not in the short term or the long run. </p>
<p>Myth #3: Nothing but aerobic workouts will allow you to shed weight. Not on your life, and they may well not be the most effective alternative. While it&#8217;s unmistakable that aerobic exercise may help you get rid of excess body fat, it isn&#8217;t true that this is the only real type of weight reduction workout to choose from or even the best. Believe it or not, lifting weights surpasses either cardio exercise or aerobics. Resistance training not only can help you shed fat during your workout, but it also bulks up your muscle tissue, which then uses up more calories even when you&#8217;re sleeping.</p>
<p>I truly trust that this ?nformation has put the lie to these dangerous fat loss misconceptions and helped you to be aware of the real truth. For more great advice on <a href="http://losefatpronto.com/" style="text-decoration: none; color: #000;">how to lose weight safely</a> and for a free automated <a href="http://losefatpronto.com" style="text-decoration: none; color: #000;">weight loss calculator</a> that computes your own best calorie intake and exercise amount, pay a visit to LoseFatPronto.com.</p>
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		<title>What Is Weight Loss Surgery</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bariatric surgery (also recognized as bariatric surgery) is a bariatric procedure prescribed to individuals with extreme cases of obesity. This procedure is typically for individuals who are morbidly obese or have a very sluggish metabolism. It is prescribed for males who are a hundred pounds &#038; women are eighty pounds overweight. This surgery is additionally [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bariatric surgery (also recognized as bariatric surgery) is a bariatric procedure prescribed to individuals with extreme cases of obesity. This procedure is typically for individuals who are morbidly obese or have a very sluggish metabolism. It is prescribed for males who are a hundred pounds &#038; women are eighty pounds overweight. This surgery is additionally a choice for individuals who have diabetes, heart ailments or sleep apnea.</p>
<p>This kind of surgery adjusts your intestinal structure so that your hunger and the quantity of calories that you need in order to feel full are dramatically minimized. Some operations also limit the amount of food your system can digest. One such treatment is gastric bypass surgery, one of the most commonly performed bariatric surgery in the US. Surgeries like adjustable gastric banding is also ideal to help morbidly overweight teenagers control their weight. Over time, professional medical specialists have polished the procedures for gastric bypass surgery in order to improve the final results and minimize the risks of the operation.</p>
<h2>Is Bariatric Surgical Treatment Any Good?</h2>
<p>The success of weight loss surgical treatment is generally determined if the individual has lost half of extra body weight as well as managed that level for five years. Most individuals quickly achieve significant weight reduction right after gastric bypass and can continue to do so 24 months after the procedure. Patients may loss up to 50-60% of excess fat 10-14 years following the surgical procedure. Numerous individuals have also found to get better from numerous health-related complications such as sleep apnea, back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes and clinical depression.</p>
<p>If you are considering weight reduction operation or bariatric surgery for significant weight loss, it is very important to take the time to gather more information by consulting a seasoned and knowledgeable physician that knows the particulars of the procedure. You should also consult other health specialists such as your psychiatrist and dietitian with regards to a number of psychological roadblocks in terms of interfering with long-term objectives after the surgery. Make sure that you strictly stick to their requirements both prior to and after the surgical treatment to ensure the success of the procedure and the condition of your current wellness is protected from any complication.</p>
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		<title>Genetics Weight loss Study</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stanford University clinical researchers are now claiming that hereditary tests created by Interleukin Genetics could actually help overweight patients recognize whether low-fat or a low-carbohydrate weight loss plan could be the most effective strategy to lose weight.  The actual research project revealed that people with certain genetic predisposition responded much better to certain diet [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stanford University clinical researchers are now claiming that hereditary tests created by Interleukin Genetics could actually help overweight patients recognize whether low-fat or a low-carbohydrate weight loss plan could be the most effective strategy to lose weight.  The actual research project revealed that people with certain genetic predisposition responded much better to certain diet plans, the Wall Street Journal stated. &#8220;Knowing your genotype for low carb or low fat diets could help you increase your weight-loss success,&#8221; said Stanford Professor Christopher Gardner.</p>
<p> It takes time to lose from excessive weight gain over the years.  You don&#8217;t want to be hindered by the gain in weight your body has undergone over the years.   Healthy weight is very important.</p>
<p><H2>Other Things to Consider in Weight Loss</h2>
<p>First of all , an over-weight individual should do is seek a health care professional to suggest the best weight loss regimen. This can be done after a complete physical check-up, which results in the determination of suitable weight reduction technique. And to lose weight quick and effectively 4 facets of life ought to be altered: what to consume, how to eat the meals, habits and exercise level.</p>
<p>Weight Loss Centers May Help</p>
<p>If you are interested in joining a weight loss center, first thing you must do is fully familiarize all of your options.  This may include asking those that you know, like friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, or your doctor, for referrals, using the web, or your neighborhood phone book.  After you have the contact information for a variety of local weight loss centers, you can apply a little bit of homework or comparison.  What you will want to do is examine all of the membership advantages that you are offered, like use of wholesome recipes, food magazines, usage of an on-site conditioning center, and so on. Then, you should compare member&#8217;s program charges.
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		<title>Smartlipo Liposuction</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:30:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Smartlipo Laser Liposuction  Liposuction is a procedure that is provided on a daily basis in the United States, and one that frequently requires further surgery to do away with extra skin remaining when a mass of fat tissue is basically removed from the body.  For many people, liposuction can be a painful experience, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><i>Smartlipo Laser Liposuction</i>  Liposuction is a procedure that is provided on a daily basis in the United States, and one that frequently requires further surgery to do away with extra skin remaining when a mass of fat tissue is basically removed from the body.  For many people, liposuction can be a painful experience, but there is a new lipo surgery on the market, SmartLipo, or also commonly called &#8220;laser liposuction&#8221;.  Christened as a medical marvel by many people, SmartLipo Is making a big impact in the world of aesthetic procedures.  SmartLipo performs what it states, and does so very well</p>
<p>Old-style Liposuction - Invasive and Dicey </p>
<p>Liposuction has been done on millions in the years right after its being released to the public in 1982. According to  the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 300,000 individuals in the United States undergone invasive medical procedures in 2006 to get rid of fat from within their bodies.  The cannula, or tube, utilized in old-style liposuction is in the range of four and six mm in diameter &#038; requires an incision that has to be stitched.  When the distressing procedure is completed, individuals can expect to strapped into compression bandages for at least six weeks. Frequently there can be hideous unevenness under the epidermis where the fat was removed unevenly, particularly in less knowledgeable doctors.</p>
<h2>SmartLipo Benefits</h2>
<p>With Smartlipo, by first zapping away fat tissue prior to vacuum removal, general disturbance to nearby tissue is reduced significantly.  The individual&#8217;s energy and health are revitalized shortly after surgery because pain and recuperation time is kept to a minimum.  With the SmartLipo surgery, healing begins as quickly as the surgery is completed.  This is due to the fact that no general anesthesia is considered necessary.  </p>
<p>Rather than the bulky tubes &#038; unpleasant doctor&#8217;s visits called for in traditional liposuction, SmartLipo utilizes compact instruments and specialized technology to obliterate fat cells for toning and reshaping areas of the body including the abdomen, love handles, backs, thighs, hips, knees, arms, neck, and chin.  The laser actually seals tiny blood vessels on contact, by this means causing limited hemorrhaging, bruising, and swelling than in conventional liposuction.  The majority of individuals are out of the office within 2-3 hours of the procedure, and getting their strength back at their house for the rest of the day.  Most SmartLipo doctors recommend several days of rest, just for good measure, before returning to work.</p>
<h2>Compression Garments for SmartLipo Recovery</H2> </p>
<p>Compression garments also aid the body in smoothing into its new appearance.    It is according to the amount of the area on the body that is treated with Smart Lipo procedures.   However the truth remains, compression garments do not need to be worn for as long a period of time for SmartLipo as patient&#8217;s do in conventional liposuction.  After the procedure is completed, it may be required for the individual to wear a compression garment from a few days to a couple of weeks, it depends on how large amount of the physique is being treated.   Compression bandages are important since they crumple the tunnels caused beneath the skin as the adipose is melted away.  It basically leads to less lumpiness during healing for the patient.</p>
<p>SmartLipo is a medical procedure where adipose tissue is removed by lasers and drained out by a tube like device called a cannula.  The process itself is called laser lipolysis.  It is one of the first laserlipolysis treatments to be approved by the FDA.  Other than manually cutting the cannula all the way through the region of fat removal as in liposuction, cosmetic bariatric surgeons employ a much thinner cannula (tubing that is one mm in diameter), which has a laser attached to the end.   The insertion points of the cannula&#8217;s laser are extremely small &#038; therefore are not very conspicuous.  Stitching isn&#8217;t needed.  It is commonplace in the traditional liposuction to notice a lot of bruising &#038; tissue damage from the harsh action of the surgical cannula.</p>
<h2>Beneficial &#8220;Side Effect of SmartLipo Laser Treatment</h2>
<p>Have you ever heard of collagen lip injections?  Collagen is the connective foundational tissue underlying the skin that provides us with a young beauty.  As we get older, collagen breaks down in the skin   it becomes more furrowed.  As this occurs it makes individuals appear older.  The fatty tissue liquifying energy of laser stimulates deep skin layers that initiates collagen formation.  This will produce a skin smoothing and  tissue contraction as the body heals.  The consequence will be a younger and more natural look.</p>
<p>The additional effect of having SmartLipo surgery helping in the synthesis of collagen is a reaction to the light waves and the movement of the cannula.  The wavelengths directed by the laser to the vicinity beneath the exterior of the body stimulates the growth of collagen as more or less like a &#8220;side effect&#8221; of the initial treatment, but in this instance, it is a advantageous side effect.   The consequence is a tighter, more toned appearance after full healing.</p>
<p>SmartLipo?&#8217;s laser-aided lipolysis device delivers a minimally invasive process that is ground-breaking in the removal of fat.  In contrast to conventional liposuction, laser lipolysis specifically targets fat tissue, instantaneously liquifying it so it will be either drained easily by a cannula tool or otherwise soaked up by the lymphatic system of the body.  </p>
<p>Overall, in comparison with traditional liposuction, which can require up to six weeks of stitches, bandaging, and even extra surgical procedures to get rid of excess skin, SmartLipo is definitely the best, most advanced and effective technique to permanently do away with the adipose tissue in problem areas.    SmartLipo is a rather smart selection for any person who has localized fat that should be surgically removed.  In the minimally invasive surgery, you can exactly go home from the doctor&#8217;s office the same day.  I give it a thumbs up.</p>
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		<title>Gastric Lap Bands</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:45:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Considering  Gastric Lap Bands?  Adjustable gastric banding surgery, mostly called by the trademarked name Lap-Band.  Lap band surgery, as it is universally called, is a restrictive bariatric operation which works by lessening the volume of food that&#8217;s able to be ingested before sensing fullness. During gastric banding operations, a firm silicone banding [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Considering  Gastric Lap Bands?  Adjustable gastric banding surgery, mostly called by the trademarked name Lap-Band.  Lap band surgery, as it is universally called, is a restrictive bariatric operation which works by lessening the volume of food that&#8217;s able to be ingested before sensing fullness. During gastric banding operations, a firm silicone banding with an inner inflatable loop is sited around the stomach to decelerate the passage of chyme from the upper section of the stomach pouch to the lower portion. What makes the surgery unique is the amazing capability to change the install of the lap band, unlike alternative procedures where the band size is forever and therefore can&#8217;t be modified.</p>
<h2>Gastric Lap Bands</h2>
<p>Similar to anything else, there are benefits and drawbacks with Lap Band operation versus alternative forms of extreme weight loss surgery similar to gastric bypass surgery. The benefits of lap band operations can be that it is a simpler operation, healing is often faster and it may be reversed unlike alternative weight loss surgical procedures. The issues of Lap Band operations may be minor fat loss and the ultimate potential of gaining all your fat again over the years.</p>
<p>Lap band surgery is a bariatric procedure aimed to elevate weight control for individuals struggling to address weight loss. Overall, the lap band surgery is a quick operation where, in short, a little implant is positioned around the uppermost section of the stomach to style a &#8217;stomach pouch&#8217;.   This adjustable balloon is injected with a saline liquid or a radiopaque solution that is shot into the banding through a port. Using the port, the bariatric surgeon has command on the total amount of saline solution that could be injected into the banding. When solution is inserted, the lap band enlarges and puts force all-around the outside of the stomach. This causes a decline in the size of the opening between the upper pouch and the lower stomach; limiting the flow of chyme.</p>
<p>A good characteristic of the inflatable gastric band is that the central liner of the banding may be inflated or deflated to satisfy your individual requirements. Adjustments to the band, that are offered through quick outpatient check-ups, are changedby the individual&#8217;s weight loss, the total amount of food that can be happily eaten, the work out routine, and alternative issues concerning the individual&#8217;s healthiness, in addition to the amount of fluid currently in the individual&#8217;s band. Normally, individuals lose one to two lbs per week.</p>
<p>Lap band medical procedures, accepted by the FDA in 2001, is the most safe, most minimally invasive kind of bariatric bypass surgery for weight-loss individuals. Unlike the gastric bypass operation, the lap band surgical procedure doesn&#8217;t involve any stomach stapling or cutting. It may aid you in achieving dependable, better, and less risky weight loss with fast healing.</p>
<p>In accordance to the National Institute of Health&#8217;s official statement: &#8220;Lap band surgery patients show a dramatic and sustained improvement in the quality of their lives beyond the extent of their weight loss&#8221;.   Numerous medical studies continue to confirm that that individuals who have undergone bariatric procedures have larger earning potential and come across less discrimination in the current job market. There are currently several reasons to take into account when considering lap band surgery that are beyond the direct health benefits.</p>
<p>Important thing to take away concerning <b>Gastric Lap Bands</b>&#8230; Get the most of life.  The Lab Band surgery is something we recommend for most people.  Take the bull by the horns and talk to a weight loss surgeon!</p>
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		<title>Bariatric Statistics on Super Obesity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new study on Deaths Due to Super Obesity indicates that the veterans who were classified as being superobese and those who have more chronic disease are a good deal more prone to die inside a year of undergoing weight loss surgery.  This is in accordance to an article entitled, Predictors of Long-term Mortality [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new study on Deaths Due to Super Obesity indicates that the veterans who were classified as being superobese and those who have more chronic disease are a good deal more prone to die inside a year of undergoing weight loss surgery.  This is in accordance to an article entitled, <i>Predictors of Long-term Mortality After Bariatric Surgery Performed in Veterans Affairs Medical Centers</i>, published in the Archives of Surgery, a magazine of JAMA in 2009.</p>
<p>According to the recent research, the individuals who have class 3 obesity, also acknowledged as &#8220;super obesity&#8221;, are much more liable to pass away within a year of bariatric medical procedures.   Super obesity is defined as somebody having a Body mass index (BMI) of over 40 or more.</p>
<p>The difficulty with past studies pertaining to bariatric surgery was the fact that the majority of of the studies was done on youthful women undergoing those procedures.  Their bodies were more able to undertake the bariatric surgery with a very low occurrence of morbidity.  Nonetheless, this research paper shows that for an older research group involving the death rate was a good deal higher within one year of the operation.</p>
<h2>Deaths Due to Super Obesity</h2>
<p>In this research done by David Arterburn, M.D., M.P.H., of Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, and contemporaries  looked at all the factors that affected the wellbeing of over 800 individuals who had undergone weight-loss procedures between 2000 and 2006.  The patients had an extremely high BMI, at an average of 48.7.  The research group was also older at an average of 54 years old.  There as a total of 73% males.</p>
<p>When examined on the whole, bariatric surgeons need to be up-front with patients who are super obese about the potential problems and danger involved by undergoing bariatric operation (especially coupled with chronic illness and being an senior male). If you are super obese who are thinking about weight loss surgery, be wary that the risks are far greater for death following a weight loss operation.  All problems need to be thought of and compared in contrast to the possible benefits.</p>
<p>Deaths Due to Super Obesity Medical Journal reference:</p>
<p>1. David Arterburn; Edward H. Livingston; Tracy Schifftner; Leila C. Kahwati; William G. Henderson; Matthew L. Maciejewski. Predictors of Long-term Mortality After Bariatric Surgery Performed in Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Archives of Surgery, 2009; 144 (10): 914-920</p>
<p>Summary of information on Deaths Due to Super Obesity from article by <a href="http://www.jamamedia.org/" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: none">JAMA and Archives Journals</a>.</p>
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		<title>Super Obesity Problems</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:15:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new study on Super-obesity Weight Loss Surgery that&#8217;s come out indicates that the veterans who were classified as being superobese and those patients who do have increased levels of chronic disease are far more likely to die inside a year of having a bariatric surgical procedure.  This is according to an article entitled, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new study on Super-obesity Weight Loss Surgery that&#8217;s come out indicates that the veterans who were classified as being superobese and those patients who do have increased levels of chronic disease are far more likely to die inside a year of having a bariatric surgical procedure.  This is according to an article entitled, <i>Predictors of Long-term Mortality After Bariatric Surgery Performed in Veterans Affairs Medical Centers</i>, published in the Archives of Surgery, a magazine of JAMA in 2009.</p>
<p>Looking At the brand new research, the patients who have class three obesity, also well-known as &#8220;super obesity&#8221;, are a great deal more liable to die within a year of bariatric operations.   Super obesity is defined as anybody having a BMI (Body mass index) of over 40 or greater.</p>
<p>The question with past studies relating to bariatric surgery was the reality that nearly all of the research was done on youthful females undergoing those procedures.  Their health was not impacted as much as they were more able to tolerate the operation with a very minimal occurrence of morbidity.  Conversely, this research paper demonstrates that for an older research group involving the death rate was greatly higher within one year of the surgical procedure.</p>
<h2>Super Obesity Problems</h2>
<p>In this research done by David Arterburn, M.D., M.P.H., of Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, and contemporaries  examined at all the conditions that affected the health of over 800 veterans who had undergone bariatric surgeries between 2000 and 2006.  The patients had an extremely high BMI, at an average of 48.7.  The research group was also older at an average of 54 years old.  There as a total of 73% men.</p>
<p>When looked at on the whole, physicians ought to be up-front with patients who are super obese about the prospective problems and risk involved by undergoing weight-loss operation (especially coupled with chronic illness and being an senior male). If you&#8217;re super obese who are thinking about bariatric surgery, be wary that the risks are far greater for morbidity right after a weight loss operation.  All factors need to be considered and compared against the possible benefits.</p>
<p>Super-obesity Weight Loss Surgery Medical Journal reference:</p>
<p>1. David Arterburn; Edward H. Livingston; Tracy Schifftner; Leila C. Kahwati; William G. Henderson; Matthew L. Maciejewski. Predictors of Long-term Mortality After Bariatric Surgery Performed in Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Archives of Surgery, 2009; 144 (10): 914-920</p>
<p>Summary of information on Super-obesity Weight Loss Surgery from article by <a href="http://www.jamamedia.org/" style="color: #000000; text-decoration: none">JAMA and Archives Journals</a>.</p>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Alternatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, the most frequently utilized surgical procedure for the morbidly obese is gastric bypass operations.  In accordance to all reports, there are more than 140,000 gastric bypass operations done on a annual basis in the United States of America.  During this medical surgery, there is a diminutive pocket that is generated in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today, the most frequently utilized surgical procedure for the morbidly obese is gastric bypass operations.  In accordance to all reports, there are more than 140,000 gastric bypass operations done on a annual basis in the United States of America.  During this medical surgery, there is a diminutive pocket that is generated in the upper portion of the stomach as a doctor cuts it from the lower segment.   Up until recent time, each of the pouches were sealed by staples.   Nevertheless, in a GBS (Gastric Bypass), the mid segment of the small intestine is connected to the lower portion of the stomach, while the upper section is coupled directly to the original connection place in the small intestines.  The end consequence is that the volume of the stomach is reduced significantly, dropping the quantity of calories per meal ingested.</p>
<h2>Gastric Bypass Alternatives</h2>
<p>Even if it is a common course of action, there are alternatives to the gastric bypass surgery.  Some of the Gastric Bypass alternatives involve lap band operations, biliopancreatic surgery, vertical-banded gastroplasty, as well as other types of bariatric surgery.</p>
<h2>Lap Band Procedures</h2>
<p>Lap-Band adjustable gastric banding is another type of bariatric surgical procedure.  The Lap Band system, also called adjustable gastric banding, is often favored over other bariatric operations by both patients and doctors because it is reversible and adjustable.   In this surgery, the adjustable band is placed all-around the stomach with no cutting the stomach itself.  It can be inflated to a place where it causes two distinct areas of the stomach.  The idea is that the upper segment of the stomach is much smaller in volume and cannot retain as much food.  Nonetheless, weight loss outcomes are not as fast as gastric bypass operations.  Because it entails no cutting on the digestive tract itself, the bariatric surgery is a great deal less invasive surgery for the individual to undertake.</p>
<h2>Laparoscopic Vertical Banded Gastroplasty, Also Known As Stomach Stapling</h2>
<p>Vertical banded gastroplasty is an alternative type of bariatric operation that helps obese patients lose the weight they need to lose.  The stomach is separated into two sections, but there isn&#8217;t an intestinal bypass.  Stomach stapling is more helpful when it is also combined with a malabsorptive technique such as bypassing a piece of the intestinal tract.  Taken as a whole, the weight loss is not as significant as gastric bypass surgery offers for the morbidly obese and it is not known to be as helpful on a long term basis.</p>
<h2>Biliopancreatic Diversion</h2>
<p>The biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch takes out 80% of the stomach.  The key element to this kind of weight loss operation is the fact that much of the small intestine is bypassed. Many patients do see success with this kind of bariatric surgery, but the troubles on down the road are many and doctors are beginning to go away from this manner of weight loss operation because of dietary malabsorption.  Even though one of the benefits of the operation is no dumping syndrome, the inability to absorb a number of vitamins and minerals is problematic.  Another factor to contemplate is that wholesome foods containing more fiber is harder to digest for these patients more than &#8220;refined&#8221; foods.  As a end result, patients will be inclined to start consuming more junk foods which is certainly unhealthy.</p>
<p>Therefore if you are shopping around for Gastric Bypass Surgery alternatives, there are several.  These are just the major weight-loss surgical procedures that can be done on obese patients.  Even so, a patient who would like to have bariatric surgery would have to undertake a range of medical and psychological examinations.   In short, the main thing is that you will have to improve your eating habits if you plan to undergo weight loss surgery.   In addition, start incorporating physical activity into your daily activities.</p>
<p>When you are undergoing weight-loss surgical treatment it is always paramount to find the most support that you can get.  Support from friends and family will help the bariatric patient have the self-control to defend against their own tendencies that can cause relapse.Not only that, overindulging for emotional reasons could even lead to the expansion of the stomach pouch or a potentially deadly stomach rupture.  Many gastric bypass patients join support groups committed to helping other people who are going through the same things following bariatric surgery.</p>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Diabetes Study</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:15:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gastric bypass and  different bariatric surgical procedures are principally done to resolve issues of morbid heaviness.  Not only will duodenal switch gastric bypass help in fat-loss, but medical studies demonstrate that it&#8217;s remarkable effects on co-morbidities associated with obesity like coronary disease, high blood pressure,diabetes, and cancer.  There are significant medical research [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Gastric bypass and  different bariatric surgical procedures are principally done to resolve issues of morbid heaviness.  Not only will duodenal switch gastric bypass help in fat-loss, but medical studies demonstrate that it&#8217;s remarkable effects on co-morbidities associated with obesity like coronary disease, high blood pressure,diabetes, and cancer.  There are significant medical research demonstrating that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass operations was able to strongly hinder or force the diminution of Type 2 diabetes.</p>
<p>When a patient undergoes gastric bypass surgery, the size of the stomach pouch is reduced greatly.  Usually what happens is a small pouch is created in the top area of the stomach, and then half way down the small intestine is connected to the remaining lower part of the stomach.  The idea behind the concept is that the volume of the stomach is reduced to the point that not as much food can be digested at any one time.  This effect will satisfy the mind and create a limit to the number of calories that can be ingested at any one time.</p>
<h3>Gastric Bypass Diabetes </h3>
<p>After the surgery, the weight loss could be dramatic.  Surveys say that patients would lose 5% of their weight immediately after their weight-loss operation.  It is not uncommon to see that every patient having lost 50 to 60% of their weight within one year of gastric bypass.  In the second year, most patients are able to achieve their lowest possible safe weight reduction that they can target for stable weight maintenance.</p>
<p>For most people, a gastric bypass will force diabetes into remission within weeks of the weight-loss surgery.  There are two factors that affect type 2 diabetes in the body, hormones and weight loss.   Duke University medical research proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that the amount of weight that they person carries correctly proportional to the severity of their type 2 diabetes.  Hormones also have a factor, since the studies also showed an effect on the gut hormones.  They have a stronger insulin resistance.</p>
<h3>Diabetes After Gastric Bypass </h3>
<p>In a scientific study above, researchers prove that there is a direct correlation between gastric bypass surgery and  type II diabetes recovery.  Patients responded surprisingly well in blood sugar levels and with a reduced need for higher doses of medication.  In fact, almost half of all the respondents were able to achieve complete remission.</p>
<p>Gastric bypass patients also have to think about other factors that can affect their diabetic state.  Type 2 diabetes is often caused by diet.  People have who have undergone the surgery must follow a strict diet plan.  In fact, too much sugar will cause the patient become nauseated, sweat proffusively, and have diarrhea in a unique medical problem from these type of surgeries, it is aptly called &#8220;Dumping syndrome.&#8221;</p>
<p>The results are not only significant among adult patients.  The teenager may have to wait a year before the type 2 diabetes will be reversed to the point of taking them off of medication, but it is well worth it.  Ideally, prevention is best, but there are some extreme cases in society today a young teens being saddled with morbid obesity as a result of that weight. It is unheard of how many teenagers are suffering from diseases that usually affect adults such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and elevated triglyceride levels in the blood.  There can be significant improvements following gastric bypass surgery, but it is serious decision to make for the young person.</p>
<p>It is a foregone conclusion in the bariatric community that gastric bypass surgery can (and will) affect the onset and reversal of type 2 diabetes.  It is best that you look at all options prior to undergoing a major life-changing event such as gastric bypass surgery.  It is not always the best option for every individual that is morbidly obese.  It is only a tool.  The gastric bypass surgery effects could fail especially if the same lifestyle before the surgery is still followed.  If patients will stick to the guidelines of diet and exercise set forth by the doctor, it is possible to overcome in control diabetes for life.</p>
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		<title>Gastric Bypass Surgery Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No doubt about it, gastric bypass surgery costs a lot.  Surgeries can vary from $20-30,000 nowadays.  There is no doubt that obesity is one of the biggest problems facing our country today.  The insurance company definitely feel they must be proactive in order to circumvent a health care crisis.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No doubt about it, gastric bypass surgery costs a lot.  Surgeries can vary from $20-30,000 nowadays.  There is no doubt that obesity is one of the biggest problems facing our country today.  The insurance company definitely feel they must be proactive in order to circumvent a health care crisis.</p>
<p>Candidates for gastric bypass surgery into a lengthy process of determining whether or not they are qualified to receive coverage for a weight loss medical procedure. Most every insurance company and bariatric medical provider out there will require that you are at least 100 pounds overweight and that you have shown an inability to lose weight with traditional methods of weight loss. Insurance companies won&#8217;t generally cover patients unless they&#8217;ve been obese for over five years and those who don&#8217;t show signs of substance abuse or psychological disorders.</p>
<p>There are a number of things that you need to consider when you&#8217;re thinking about undergoing a serious medical procedure like this. At the changes that may happen in your life include joining a gym, altering your diet and meal schedule, your wardrobe, many changes that will impact you personally and financially.  So be ready.</p>
<p>This is major surgery, and a major lifestyle transformation has to happen for it to be successful. Gastric bypass surgery permanently alters your digestive system deeming it impossible to consume particular foods or certain food combinations. Add in the fact that you will need to exercise on a regular basis and avoid sweet or fatty foods that can ruin all your progress and even make you sick. Emotionally, as you lose weight following weight loss surgery you will see a great deal of changes happening in your body.  To stay on track with what the doctor recommends, it always helps to have a support group around you.  It is rather common for family, friends, and coworkers to act toward you in a different way after gastric bypass surgery. Any type of surgery is a matter of life or death and a surgery not to be taken lightly for sure.  There are strong lifestyle changes that will impact your life in every way.</p>
<p>About Cost of Gastro Bypass</p>
<p>Gastric bypass surgery cost can vary widely from doctor to doctor.  It doesn&#8217;t hurt to look around to find the best deal.  The financial impact of the surgery will be felt for years.  It all depends on the surgery that you and your bariatric doctor choose to undergo.  Ask your insurance company and bariatric clinic clingy questions about what is and what isn&#8217;t covered by your insurance company, your options for surgery, and potential landmines in terms of potential complications posing added financial load.  As a patient, you need to consider the chance that there might be complications and the need for more surgical intervention following the initial surgery.  Don&#8217;t be surprised!</p>
<p>In a last suggestion, be certain you comprehend what you are signing up for when you conclude that you want to revolutionize your future by way of gastric bypass.  The determination should not be taken frivolously and if you make the wrong choice, either way, the cost can be high in more ways than one.</p>
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		<title>Is Bariatric Surgery For You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 12:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a candidate for stomach weight loss surgery is determined primarily by your BMI or Body Mass Index.  Anyone with a BMI of 40 or more is an automatic candidate for surgery, as is anyone with a BMI of 35 or more with certain co-morbidity factors.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being a candidate for stomach weight loss surgery is determined primarily by your BMI or Body Mass Index.  Anyone with a BMI of 40 or more is an automatic candidate for surgery, as is anyone with a BMI of 35 or more with certain co-morbidity factors.</p>
<p>Although it is encouraging to hear that you may be a candidate for gastric bypass surgery, you may be wondering if it is right for you.  More importantly, you may be wondering if weight loss surgery is worth the money.  Undergoing weight loss surgery is a big decision you must decide for yourself.</p>
<p>One of the many factors that you will want to take into consideration, when determining if weight loss surgery is worth the cost for you, is your weight.  You will find that many weight loss surgeons require that you are at least eighty pounds overweight to undergo weight loss surgery. With that in mind, you may be able to find a doctor who will make an exception, but that doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean that you should opt for surgery.  If you are able to try to lose the weight on your own, through the use of exercise, eating healthy, or diet pills, you may find it more affordable to do so.  I certainly recommend it if you can do that.</p>
<p>Do you have the ability to set goals and follow through on them?  The initial weight loss will be relatively easy when you first have weight loss surgery (besides some of the complications), but in the long run is where the rubber meets the road.  To maintain weight loss is hard and it takes self-motivated people.  You can even cause yourself harm if you overeat following a bariatric operation, so you have to be prepared to follow the guidelines of what the doctor tells you.  If this is a problem, then a surgery like gastric bypass or even lap band surgery is not for you.</p>
<h3>Is weight loss surgery the thing to do?</h3>
<p>There are many factors to consider when deciding to undergo weight loss surgery.  Hopefully these will help lead and guide you to make the right choice for your life.  Remember that bariatric surgery can be a life altering event and can even lead to death in a small percentage of cases.  It is serious stuff, so you need to understand it all.  Speaking to your general family doctor first about your concerns about your weight is one of the first steps you can take to changing your obesity problem and determining if weight loss surgery is necessary.  Not all individuals are candidates for weight loss surgery.</p>
<h3>Important Factors In Determining The Need to Have Bariatric Surgery</h3>
<ul>
<li>BMI Index </li>
<li>Chronic Co-morbid Health Problems</li>
<li>Psychological Wellbeing</li>
<li>Ability to financially afford weight loss surgery.</li>
<li>Self Motivated?  How Much Does The Person Actually Want to Lose Weight?</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Does Medical Insurance Cover Weight Loss Operations?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 23:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most health insurance policies actively cover surgery for weight loss. The majority require a letter of medical necessity from the prescribing doctor which states that it is not simply for improving one&#8217;s looks but is definitely in need of medical attention. The bariatric center can provide a detailed letter to the medical insurance company which [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most health insurance policies actively cover surgery for weight loss. The majority require a letter of medical necessity from the prescribing doctor which states that it is not simply for improving one&#8217;s looks but is definitely in need of medical attention. The bariatric center can provide a detailed letter to the medical insurance company which will by and large result in pre-certification of coverage. Some health insurance companies may try to deny you health insurance coverage despite the doctor&#8217;s recommendation. It is then your responsibility to contact the health insurance carrier and be more assertive in your appeal. The weight loss surgery clinic that you use can often help direct you in what needs to be done to be successful in obtaining health insurance coverage for your bariatric procedure.. </p>
<h3>Which insurance companies cover bariatric surgery?</h3>
<p> You will want to obtain a copy of your current insurance policy to determine if these procedures are covered. It isn&#8217;t always to so easy to navigate the waters in terms of getting the coverage you need for weight loss surgery. That is why most bariatric centers will help you along the way to get the approval that you need. Work with them closely to get the approval you need. They have the experience and will generally know what companies do and don&#8217;t cover. </p>
<p> Some health insurance companies that cover weight loss surgery are: </p>
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<li> Blue Cross/Blue Shield <i>(not in all states) </i> </li>
<li>First Health</li>
<li>United Healthcare</li>
<li>Aetna</li>
<li>PHCS</li>
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<h3>How About Medicare?</h3>
<p> In February 2006, Medicare started covering Adjustable Lap Band Surgery and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (open or laparoscopic). In addition to meeting standard patient criteria, Medicare coverage only applies when the bariatric procedure is done in a hospital or by a medical practice that is awarded a &#8220;Center of Excellence&#8221; by the American College of Surgeons or the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. In general, if the procedure is performed by a Bariatric Center of Excellence team, Medicare normally pays for it as long as a patient falls within Medicare&#8217;s guidelines. Medicare requires patients to have a BMI of 35 or more with at least one considerable chronic health problem. Medicare has a coverage policy manual that you need to become familiar with, but your bariatric clinic staff will be very helpful if you need answers. It will not cover liposuction. <font color="#bbb" style="font-size: 12px">Related Terms: Obesity Surgery, Gastric Bypass Surgery expensive, Bariatric Surgery, Bariatric Surgery Costs, Paying for Gastric Bypass Surgery</font> </p>

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