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Panniculectomy and Redundant Skin Surgery in Massive Weight Loss Patients: Current Guidelines and Recommendations for Medical Necessity Determination.

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DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e3181788e63

Authors: Gurunluoglu, Raffi MD, PhD

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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Improves after Bariatric Surgery

GALVESTON, Texas (MedPage Today) -- In obese patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, weight-loss surgery led to improvement or resolution of the condition in more than 90% of cases, according to a meta-analysis of published studies. (continued...)

Bariatric Surgery May Resolve Liver Disease

Obesity is a growing epidemic in the U.S. with a significant increase in prevalence from 15 percent to 32.9 percent from 1980 to 2004. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an emerging problem related to the obesity epidemic, becoming one of the most common causes of liver disease in the nation. (continued...)

New Weight Loss Treatments Target the Brain

Losing weight is difficult. Much research has been devoted to developing drugs that promise weight loss. Few weight loss programs have been successful. Bariatric surgery has become an option, but it is not without risks. According to a study published November 26 in the journal Cell, scientists have (continued...)

The Harley Medical Group Reveals Nip and Tuck Boom

The Harley Medical Group, UKs largest cosmetic surgery group, reports rise in tummy tuck ops for weight loss patients (continued...)

Plastic Surgeons Warn Of Malnutrition In Body Contouring Patients

Identifying malnutrition before surgery in massive weight loss patients seeking body contouring will significantly decrease surgical complications, accelerate wound healing, improve scar quality and boost patient energy levels, according to a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive (continued...)

SurgiCare Hails the Gastric Balloon as the Golden Hope for Weight Loss Patients

SurgiCare, one of the leading UK cosmetic and weight loss surgery providers, has announced that the gastric balloon will be the next procedure to be added to its weight loss treatments (continued...)

Woman Suffers Serious Vitamin Deficiency After Gastric Bypass Surgery

A woman developed disease because, after her weight-loss surgery, she did not take her multivitamin, as reported in a Case Report released on October 10, 2008 in The Lancet. The obesity epidemic is well documented around the world, and has affected developed countries in great magnitude. One (continued...)

Focus28, Inc. Announces Launch of Website for Bariatric Patients

Focus 28, inc. announced today that it has launched a new website, focus28.com. The website took over two and one half years to build and is geared to meeting the needs of obese individuals who are either preparing to undergo bariatric weight loss surgery or have already undergone the procedure. (continued...)

Weight Loss Surgery or Bariatric Surgery

Exercise and eating right are the best ways to lose weight. But many people have tried those methods for years and still can't lose excess weight weight that can cause serious health problems. For people in this frustrating situation, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) may be an option. The articles (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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