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DTB: Surgery for obesity in adults

An article in the June edition of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) considers the place of surgery in the management of adults with obesity; the following topics are covered: • Standard treatment options • Types of bariatric surgery • Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding • Gastric bypass • (continued...)

Gastric Banding Surgery - The Magic Band to Fight Obesity

Combat obesity and keep it off with Gastric Banding Surgery. Read the essential primer on this new breakthrough. (continued...)

Stomach Banding Surgery: An Alternative to Gastric Bypass?

Obese teenagers may lose weight after a lap band surgery, according to a recent study from the NYU Medical Center. The surgery involves placing a silicon ring around the upper part of the stomach and so a smaller stomach is created. That makes people eat less and feel fuller. (continued...)

Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery for Obese Patients at Life Weight Loss Centre, Sydney, Australia

Adjustable Gastric Banding or Lap Band surgery (Bariatric Surgery) helps obese patients to reduce their over weight. It is an inflatable band placed around the stomach with the help of keyhole surgery (continued...)

Ask Dr. H: Bypass or LapBand?

Question: Which is a better procedure, gastric bypass or gastric LapBand surgery? Answer: Gastric bypass certainly is more effective, averaging 68 percent excess weight loss after two years vs. 37 percent for gastric band surgery. Both procedures show lasting weight-loss benefits. (continued...)

Gastric Surgery Link To Diabetes Treatment, UK

New research claims that gastric surgery could 'cure' diabetes.Surgeons in Georgia, USA, have reported results from 53 gastric band patients who were taking medication for Type 2 diabetes before the operation. The study, which was reported by the British Obesity Surgery Patient Association, claims that (continued...)

Stomach Banding May Cure Type 2 Diabetes

Obese patients with type 2 diabetes who had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery were far more successful in controlling -- even reversing -- the disease than their counterparts who dieted and received standard medical therapies, researchers who compared the two groups have found. Nearly three-quarters (continued...)

New Dimensions Weight Loss Surgery Among First To Offer REALIZE(TM) Personalized Banding Solution

New Dimensions Weight Loss Surgery is the first bariatric program in central and south Texas to offer the new REALIZE™ Personalized Banding Solution, which is comprised of two important tools - the REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band surgery and the REALIZE mySUCCESS™ patient support system (http://www.realizeband.com). (continued...)

Dr. Trace Curry Performs Realize Band As Alternative To Lap Band Surgery As Treatment For Obesity, USA

Dr. Trace Curry performed surgery and placed the first five RealizeTM Adjustable Gastric Bands in the state of Ohio on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. All five patients are reported as doing well. Dr. Curry was the first surgeon in the state of Ohio to place the new Realize Band in patients as an alternative (continued...)

FDA Approves REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band For Morbid Obesity

FDA approved Ethicon Endo-Surgery's REALIZE Adjustable Gastric Band, a surgical implant for weight reduction and improvement in obesity-related health conditions. (continued...)

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Weight Loss Surgery - The Benefits and Pitfalls You Should Be Aware of

Being overweight is difficult, and that is not just because people look down on larger individuals. It is also difficult to find attractive clothes, make large purchases, enjoy good health, play sports, and do all of the things so many others can do easily and with little effort. Fortunately, for those individuals who are overweight and cannot seem to find a way to lose the weight through dieting or exercise, then weight loss surgery might be a viable option. There are a wide variety of weight loss surgery options available as well, so individuals interested in these procedures must do their research, talk to their doctors, and think long and hard about the best procedure for them. Of course, individuals should weigh the risks and benefits and make the wisest choice regarding going ahead with weight loss surgery in the light of these results.

The Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery

First of all, there are many benefits of weight loss surgery. The most basic of them being weight loss. Individuals who have any of the weight loss surgeries lose a significant amount of weight most of the time. Of course, there are some individuals who do not benefit from weight loss surgeries, but the majority of individuals do lose weight. When individuals lose weight there are many benefits including lower blood pressure, decreased risk for heart disease and diabetes, increased self esteem, self confidence and many other benefits as well. So, if you are considering any of the weight loss surgery options you now know the benefits that you will more than likely receive. However, weight loss surgery will not necessarily change the way others feel about you and this is not a good reason to go through with the surgery. Additionally, you should not rely on weight loss surgery to do all the work for you. Instead, you should go into the surgery with a plan for a healthy diet and exercise afterwards as well.

The Drawbacks of Weight Loss Surgery

Any time you have surgery there are drawbacks and risks you should keep in mind. While many times the risks are not high, sometimes they are, and should be considered accordingly. Infection, internal bleeding, deep vein thrombosis, anesthesia complications, ulcers, pulmonary problems, removal of spleen, and other complications may arise during or after your weight loss surgery. There are other complications as well that might apply to your personal situation and only your doctor can inform you of these. There is a risk of the surgery not going as planned, not being successful, or even not being performed due to problems encountered at the start of surgery. Death is even a risk when weight loss surgery is performed, although it is a slim risk for most individuals. Obviously, all of these risks should be carefully considered before choosing to undergo weight loss surgery.

Types of Weight Loss Surgery

There are many types of weight loss surgery and the American Society of Bariatric Society notes two particular types of procedures that are used. One of these procedures is to decrease the amount of food an individual eats and the other type of procedure is to simply alter the way food is digested.

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty is a procedure that is also known as gastric bypass. Basically, gastric bypass surgery involves stapling the stomach smaller so that food enters slower and that the individual eats less. A gastric band is also used on the stomachs outlet to regulate the amount of food leaving the stomach.

Another type of bariatric surgery includes laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. This procedure uses a gastric band to partially close off the upper portion of the stomach. This allows the individual to feel full faster and eat less, thus losing weight. The gastric band is really helpful in this procedure.

Other types of malabsorptive procedures include the biliopancreatic diversion, extended gastric bypass, combined gastric bypass, as well as others. Each of these procedures have their own risks and benefits, some use gastric bands while others use a lap band, gastric band, or a mixture of procedures.

Deciding on the Procedure for You

Unless you are a doctor there is no way you can decide which procedure will be best for you. You might have a friend that was successful with one type of procedure and another who failed with a different one, however these success and failure rates with others are not necessarily the best information to base your decision on. You need to meet with your doctor, evaluate your health and past history as well as your expectations, and then your doctor will recommend the procedure that is best for you. Of course, you are welcome to get a second opinion or more if you want, but generally the surgeon knows what will be best for you. So, if you believe the benefits outweigh the risks go ahead and have gastric bypass or bariatric surgery and finally lose that weight. If the risks outweigh the benefits there are still many weight loss options out there you can try.

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