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Obesity ops 'may cut cancer risk'

Weight-loss surgery could help women - but not men - reduce their risk of cancer, research suggests. (continued...)

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...)

Weight Loss Is Weight Loss Surgery Your Best Option?

Are you looking to lose weight? If you are, there is a good possibility that you've heard of weight loss surgery before. Weight loss surgery is how many individuals lose weight. Although weight loss surgery has helped thousands of USA citizens shed weight... (continued...)

Weight Loss Weight Loss Surgery, Is It Worth the Money?

Are you interested by losing weight? If you are, how much weight would you like to lose? If you're looking to lose 80 pounds or more in weight, do you aware that you may be an applicant for weight reduction surgery? Although it is pleasant to hear that yo... (continued...)

Some Things to Know Before Putting Off Weight Loss Surgery

Most people think that weight loss surgery is pretty much a final choice and an item to delay as long as possible while they go over their options. In truth, many instances people are assisted in this by their specialist who will usually make mandatory a ... (continued...)

Teens' Risk Factors For Heart Disease, Diabetes Reduced By Lap Band Weight Loss Surgery

In teenagers, laparoscopic gastric banding surgery for treatment of extreme obesity can significantly improve and even reverse the metabolic syndrome, a new study found. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. An increasing number of obese adolescents (continued...)

Weight loss surgery increases risk of fractures

After weight loss surgery, people have nearly twice the expected risk of breaking a bone and an even higher risk of a foot or hand fracture, a new study has found. The results were presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. (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...)

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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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