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Bariatric Surgery Reduces Diabetes Medications, Cost of Care

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 10:04am by Weight Loss Surgery

From Medscape Medical News

Emma Hitt, PhD

August 16, 2010 (UPDATED August 17, 2010) — Bariatric surgery may reduce the use of medications and healthcare costs in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a new study. >> Read more >>

Does Bariatric Surgery Affect the Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Pregnancy?

Posted Thu, 08/26/2010 - 9:41am by Weight Loss Surgery

From Medscape General Surgery > Viewpoints

Albert B. Lowenfels, MD

Posted: 08/16/2010

Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy: Retrospective Analysis of Insurance Claims Data

Bennett WL, Gilson MM, Jamshidi R, et al

BMJ. 2010;340:c1662 >> Read more >>

TWO MAJOR INSURERS NOW COVER LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

Posted Wed, 07/07/2010 - 1:31pm by Weight Loss Surgery

Aetna, United Healthcare Each Change Policy to Cover Newer Method of Bariatric Surgery

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TV Commentator and Former NFL Offensive Lineman Shares His WLS Journey

Posted Mon, 06/22/2009 - 11:44am by Weight Loss Surgery
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ObesityHelp.com

Interview with Jamie D. Dukes >> Read more >>

Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

Posted Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:30pm by Weight Loss Surgery
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Medical Tourism Magazine

Dr. Rodrigo Gonzalez



Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing certain disorders, which either disappear or are better controlled with conventional treatments following weight loss. This article summarizes the scientifically proven benefits of losing weight through bariatric surgery. >> Read more >>

The Seven Deadly Sins in a Weight-Loss Surgeon and Why You Should Avoid Them

Posted Fri, 05/22/2009 - 1:55pm by Weight Loss Surgery
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ObesityHelp.com

by Kent C. Sasse, M.D., MPH, FACS
1. Inexperience. >> Read more >>

The Future of Weight Loss Surgery

Posted Wed, 04/29/2009 - 4:27pm by Weight Loss Surgery
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ObesityHelp.com

by Kent C. Sasse, M.D., MPH, FACS

With the obesity epidemic showing very few signs of waning, weight-loss surgery and related medical treatments for obesity will become increasingly important in the years to come. Close to 200,000 weight loss surgical procedures are being performed annually in the United States. Yet there are many factors that will likely lead to a dramatic increase in the number of weight loss operations performed in the future. >> Read more >>

Can Weight-loss Surgery Improve Patient's Sex Life? Yes, Especially For Men With Obesity-related Erectile Dysfunction

Posted Thu, 04/02/2009 - 2:48pm by Weight Loss Surgery
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Can Weight-loss Surgery Improve Patient's Sex Life? Yes, Especially For Men With Obesity-related Erectile Dysfunction

It certainly could, especially for men suffering from obesity-related erectile dysfunction. A clinical study recently published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine showed that obese men with erectile dysfunction had low levels of testosterone. As the severity of obesity increased, the levels of testosterone further decreased.

Excess abdominal fat, cardiovascular disease, high blood lipids and type 2 diabetes have been associated with erectile dysfunction. According to leading sex researcher Irwin Goldstein, M.D., this information may help motivate men to make healthier lifestyle choices >> Read more >>

Dropping Weight Too Fast After Gastric Bypass: What If I lose Too Much?

Posted Thu, 04/02/2009 - 9:26am by Weight Loss Surgery
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Dropping Weight Too Fast After Gastric Bypass: What If I lose Too Much?

Weight loss is so consistent and rapid after gastric bypass surgery many patients begin to fear they may become emaciated. They ask, ?Will my body know when it?s time to stop losing weight?? Patients fresh out of weight loss surgery usually find this question absurd ? Impossible! Lifelong dieters don?t become emaciated. However, patients nearing their goal weight become concerned as their body continues shedding weight rapidly showing no sign of stopping. >> Read more >>

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