Pouch revision surgery sounds like a procedure best suited for a kangaroo. The pouch in this case refers to changes that occurred during a previous weight loss procedure. Pouch revision surgery aims to correct those changes to revive weight loss when the results of the original surgery were less than ideal. To better understand why this technique is needed, it […]
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Weight loss surgeries have helped millions of Americans slim down when diet and exercise fail to work independently. These safe and effective procedures make it possible to drop excess weight safely and quickly, with most patients reaching their goal weight within the first two years following the 360 care plan. While losing weight and optimizing health are the two primary […]
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Weight loss surgery aims to help morbidly obese individuals drop excess pounds safely and effectively. Otherwise referred to as bariatric surgery, these procedures are aimed at those with high body mass index scores (BMI). So, have you ever heard that a person with a Low BMI has to undergo bariatric surgery?Yes, it’s a case of low BMI surgery. Let’s learn […]
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Introduction to Lap Band revision Surgery for Weight Loss Lap-Band revision surgery is a bariatric procedure designed to replace your existing Lap-Band with a more effective weight loss procedure, such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery or gastric sleeve surgery. If you have a Lap-Band or other type of gastric banding, you may be wondering about revision and why it might be necessary. You […]
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Gastric banding, which is otherwise referred to as a Lap-Band, is a procedure aimed at helping morbidly obese patients lose weight. Gastric band surgery has existed in some form or another since the 1970s. In the eighties, the surgery took the form we all know today, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. In the 90s and early 2000s, the Lap-Band became the most popular […]
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Have you ever found yourself wishing scientists would invent a pill you could take that would make weight loss easier? Well, now there is such a thing. It’s known as Obalon, the FDA-approved gastric balloon system you swallow like a pill. Obalon is considered a nonsurgical weight-loss option. That makes it ideal if you are overweight or obese and are not yet ready to commit to […]
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Introduction: Gastric Balloon Surgery Alternate to bariatrics surgery Bariatric surgery represents a series of procedures that help obese individuals lose excess, unwanted pounds. But what if you’re not ready for a permanent surgical procedure? After bariatric surgery, there’s a recovery period where you must take time off work. And it might be weeks before you return to your regularly scheduled […]
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Ask a hundred people on the street for tips on how to lose weight, and you’ll receive a hundred different answers. Some might say fad diets while others might point to specific exercises, like running, walking, or swimming. In case all these tips are not working, you can go for a gastric bypass surgery. The basic idea behind weight loss […]
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Introsuction: gastric sleeve surgery favorite worldwide People who have tried everything to lose weight to no avail often turn to bariatric surgery to drop the unwanted pounds. Out of all the available bariatric procedures, gastric sleeve surgery is by far the most popular procedure worldwide. Let’s look at this revolutionary treatment for obesity to discover why so many are choosing […]
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Introduction to Surgeries for Hernias Gallbladder Issues and GERD you suffer from a debilitating hernia, a painful gallbladder issue, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you will need to visit a general surgeon for an official diagnosis. A procedure may then follow to help you find relief. Sadly, few people know about hernia treatment, or about those intended to provide comfort […]
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