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Roux-en-Y Weight Loss Surgery Increases Kidney Stone Risk

The most popular type of gastric bypass surgery appears to nearly double the chance that a patient will develop kidney stones, despite earlier assumptions that it would not, Johns Hopkins doctors report in a new study. (continued...)

Roux-en-Y weight loss surgery raises kidney stone risk

(Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions) The most popular type of gastric bypass surgery appears to nearly double the chance that a patient will develop kidney stones, despite earlier assumptions that it would not, Johns Hopkins doctors report in a new study. The overall risk, however, remains fairly (continued...)

DDW: Duodenal Switch Outperforms Gastric Bypass (CME/CE)

CHICAGO (MedPage Today) -- For the "super-obese," duodenal switch surgery appears to be superior to gastric bypass for resolving obesity-related comorbidities, a researcher said here. (continued...)

New weight-loss surgery promising

A new weight-loss procedure that involves sewing together the sides of the stomach holds promise as an alternative to gastric bypass surgery, suggests a clinical trial. (continued...)

Digestive Disease Week Highlights Weight Management Techniques

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week® 2009 (DDW®) demonstrates the tremendous progress being made in the field of weight management, including alternatives to gastric bypass surgery that are successful in terms of both weight loss and resolution of common co-morbidities including hypertension, (continued...)

Weight management techniques reflect advances in the field

(American Gastroenterological Association) Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week 2009 demonstrates the tremendous progress being made in the field of weight management, including alternatives to gastric bypass surgery that are successful in terms of both weight loss and resolution (continued...)

Open Wide: New Incision-Free Procedure Helps Patients Achieve Weight Loss

"When you're overweight people stare at you. They make fun of you. You can see the negative reaction in their face," said Maria Rusak, 53, resident of San Diego. "In a world where everyone is trying to be a skinny minnie, who wants to date a 350-pound girl?" Rusak, like 15 million other Americans, (continued...)

Study Examines Outcomes Of Gastric Bypass Surgery In Morbidly Obese And Superobese Patients

Superobese gastric bypass patients appear to have improvements in quality of life and obesity-related co-existing conditions, and despite losing weight remain obese after surgery, according to a report in the April issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "The prevalence (continued...)

3 Popular Types of Weight Loss Surgery

Over the past couple of decades, weight loss surgery has become widely popular, no pun intended. Three types of weight loss surgery commonly performed today are tummy tucks, liposuction, and gastric bypass procedures. Each surgery operates on different ... (continued...)

Obesity Linked To Hormone Imbalance That Impacts Sexual Quality Of Life

Weight loss through gastric bypass surgery can reverse hormonal changes Hormonal changes and diminished sexual quality of life among obese men are related to the degree of obesity, and both are improved after gastric bypass surgery according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine (continued...)

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Weight Loss Surgery When Medications Fail

Most people are successful with the basic formula of dieting and exercise. A smaller number need the addition of medication. A small percentage fail in all of those methods. So the big question is what should those who are overweight do to get back to an acceptable weight?

Unfortunately, there is no easy answer. Those who have failed exercise, dieting and weight loss medication have a big problem to overcome. They most likely have problems exercising because of their weight or other health problems. Depression is often an issue because of failing weight loss programs. Medications either have too many side effects or just are not working.

There is one more possibility. Even though it might sound like the easiest answer, it really is a last resort. That one last answer is weight loss surgery.

Band surgery is a relatively new innovation. Band weight loss surgery has several advantages over other types of weight loss surgery.

Band surgery does not actually involve cutting any internal organs.

The band usually can be placed with a laparoscopic surgery.The laparoscopic band surgery results in a small pocket at the top of the stomach.

The end result of the laparoscopic band surgery is that you feel full after eating a small amount. It is even possible to place a band that is adjustable so that you can vary the size of the pocket and opening.

If your doctor is considering this type of surgery for you, you will be screened for your ability to undergo surgery safely. As with any medical procedure or medication, the risks are weighed against the reward. If you have very poor health, you could actually die during a surgery. Obviously nobody wants that! So, you may need some time for your doctor to help you get in shape to undergo the surgery.

After undergoing band weight loss surgery, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days to recover. During this time, you will be trained how to use your new stomach. You will need to eat the right type of food to keep your body supplied with enough vitamins and minerals while decreasing your calorie intake.

Results of band surgery usually cause a lower weight loss in the first year compared to gastric bypass surgery. There is one final bit of good news for band weight loss surgery though. You will continue to lose weight after the first year and your final weight and body function will be closer to normal that with other procedures.

Dr. Ron is an Emergency Room physician with over twenty years experience in the health care field. He often treats people for problems with their weight. Come to Balanced Diet Health now for more great resources.

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