Your doctor has recommended that you undergo gastric bypass surgery. But what exactly does that mean? Gastric Bypass is a surgical procedure used to help a patient lose weight. It is usually...

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Pioneer and World Renowned leader in the Lap Band industry, Dr. Paul O'Brien explains the 8 Golden Rules for Lap Band success. Posts of Interest: The Lap Band Procedure...

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The adjustable gastric band is fastened around the upper stomach to create a new, tiny stomach pouch. The band is connected to an access port below the skin surface by thin, kink-resistant silicone...

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Heres a look at the unbandaged staple/incision wounds of a post-op roux-en-y gastric bypass patient fresh out of surgery.

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This video from Mayo Clinic describes the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure and nutritional guidelines for post-operative hospital patients.

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Testimonial about obesity and surgical treatment that led to 140-pound weight loss.

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Everyone who has gastric bypass surgery is concerned about hair loss. Scalp massage helps increase blood flow to the scalp, getting more nutrients to your hair root to minimize loss and spark...

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The Sleeve Gastrectomy is a restrictive procedure which limits the amount of food you can eat by reducing the size of your stomach.

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This is an animation of the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. It signifigantly restricts the volume of food that can be consumed and has mild malabsorption by making a small 1-ounce pouch connected to the...

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Morbid obesity nearly doubles the risk of early death and is often accompanied by severe side effects such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Gastric Bypass can be an ideal...

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Teenagers discuss the struggles with obesity, and treatment options available.

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