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Gastric Bypass Guide
Gastric Bypass Articles
From time to time we will publish articles on various aspects of gastric bypass surgery for the benefit of our visitors and post these to this section of the website.
Below are links to the currently published articles:
Gastric Bypass And Your Post-operative Expectations - Many people paint a rosy picture of life after weight loss surgery, but just what should your post-operative expectations be?
Is The Gastric Bypass A Response To a Manmade Problem? - As more and more people are classed as morbidly obese every year we have to ask ourselves whether this is not simply a natural response to a man-made problem.
Gastric Bypass And The Advantages of Laparoscopic Surgery - Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is fast becoming the standard for weight loss surgery but just what are the advantages of laparoscopic surgery?
Drinking And Gastric Bypass Surgery Might Be A Dangerous Mixture - If you are severely obese and like to take a drink or two then there is something which you ought to know when it comes to mixing weight loss surgery and alcohol.
Are You A Suitable Candidate For Gastric Lap Banding? - Gastric lap banding is becoming an increasing popular form of weight loss surgery but, as this article shows, it is not suitable for everyone.
Bariatric Surgery Is Growing At A Phenomenal Rate - In its latest report the AHRQ reveals that bariatric surgeries rose dramatically between 1998 and 2004, while the cost of gastric bypass surgery actually fell.
Bariatric Surgery Is Simply Weight Loss Surgery By Another Name - A brief outline of the development of bariatric surgery as a branch of modern medicine.
Biliopancreatic Diversion - This article looks at one form of malabsorption bariatric surgery - biliopancreatic diversion - and its more commonly seen variant - biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch.
The Carnie Wilson Gastric Bypass Shows Others The Way - Carnie Wilson's Roux-en-Y gastric bypass operation has done a great deal to encourage others towards weight loss surgery in a world where morbid obesity is rising rapidly.
The Roux-en-Y Form Of Gastric Bypass Surgery - This article looks at the long established and still extremely popular Roux-en-Y form of gastric bypass surgery.
The Cost of Gastric Bypass Surgery - The cost of gastric bypass surgery can be substantial and this article looks at just how high the cost can be.
Environmental Factors Fuelling The Growth Of The Gastric Bypass - A look at some of the environmental factors that are resulting in a growth in the demand for gastric bypass operations.
Estimating The True Total Cost Of Gastric Bypass Surgery - Gastric bypass surgery can be expensive and many people are caught out because the final bill is often a lot higher than expected. Before embarking on surgery it is vitally important to do your homework and to take into account not simply the cost of gastric bypass surgery itself, but also all of the associated and often unavoidable costs.
Gastric Band Surgery Is A Popular But Not Always Advisable Option - Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery has become a firm favorite since it was licensed for use in the Unites States in 2001it is not suitable for everyone and this article looks at some of the reasons for refusing gastric band surgery.
Gastric Band Surgery Or Diet And Exercise - This article looks at a recent study to show whether gastric band surgery or diet and exercise is the answer to solving severe obesity.
Vertical Banded Gastroplasty - A brief introduction to the history of gastric banding and a look at the vertical banded gastroplasty developed by Dr Edward Mason in 1982.
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Gastric Bypass Complication Rates Are Significant In The Post Operative Period - Gastric bypass complication rates are often quoted for the 30 days following surgery but it is interesting to see what happens when you look at the complications of gastric bypass surgery over the 6 months following surgery.
Gastric Bypass Risk And Binge Eating - Does binge eating present a gastric bypass risk? This is a debate that has raged for some time but we might finally have an answer.
Gastric Bypass Surgery And The Digestive System - Gastric bypass surgery is becoming increasingly common as obesity, and morbid obesity, continue to rise. However, in order to appreciate just how gastric bypass surgery works, it is necessary to understand the digestive system.
How Does The Gastric Bypass Promote Weight Loss? - This article looks at the gastric bypass and examines just how a surgical procedure can create a dramatic and lasting loss of weight.
How Does The Sleeve Gastrectomy Work? - The vertical sleeve gastrectomy is a purely restrictive form of weight loss surgery which is particularly suited to extremely overweight patients or to patients whose existing medical condition prevents them from undergoing other forms of morbid obesity surgery.
Insurance Cover For Gastric Bypass Surgery - Can you get insurance cover for gastric bypass surgery? This article looks at this important question for anybody contemplating weight loss surgery.
Are Insurance Companies About To Ease Funding For Gastric Bypass Surgery? - For many years now the insurance companies have found it quite easy to deny cover for many forms of weight loss surgery – but could this be about to change?
Is The Lap Band Operation The Answer For Obese Teenagers? - As obesity rates continue to rise the number of teenagers undergoing weight loss surgery is also rising. This article looks at whether not the lap band operation presents a realistic option for adolescents.
Is Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Simply Cosmetic Surgery? - The introduction of simpler weight loss surgery techniques, such as laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, has led to some people believing that this is yet another form of cosmetic surgery.
Is The Gastric Bypass Risk Figure Of 40 Percent Accurate? - Most people would not argue with the routinely quoted figure of 40 percent for the chances of encountering complications as a result of gastric bypass surgery. However this figure is without doubt well wide of the mark.
Lap Band Success Rate - Five years after it was licensed for use in the United States, this article examines the lap band success rate.
Lap Band Surgery To Cure Morbid Obesity - This article looks at one particular form of restrictive weight loss surgery - lap band surgery - to cure morbid obesity.
Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Is The Newest And Safest Option - Although laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery has only been approved for use in the US since 2001, it is a popular weight-loss surgery option and is undoubtedly the safest form of bariatric surgery available today.
Laparoscopic Roux en Y Gastric Bypass Surgery - The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has been around for many years now and remains a favorite with many weight loss patients. The Roux-en-Y has also kept up with modern demands and many surgeons now carry out the operation laparoscopically.
The Adjustable Gastric Band - Although a relatively new form of weight loss surgery gastric banding, and in particular the use of the adjustable gastric band, is becoming increasingly popular.
Losing Weight After Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery - The secret to losing weight following adjustable gastric band surgery lies in no small part in selecting the right surgical team.
Meeting The Cost Of Bariatric Surgery - The cost of bariatric surgery today remains high and this article examines just what you might have to pay for weight loss surgery today.
Is The Mini Gastric Bypass The Ideal Weight Loss Solution? - For anyone facing weight loss surgery the mini gastric bypass certainly sounds like an attractive option, but is it as simple as its name suggests?
Problems Arising Out Of Laparoscopic Gastric Banding - Despite its rising popularity laparoscopic gastric banding is not without its risks, some of which are examined in this article.
Is The Renee Williams Gastric Bypass An Inspiration Or A Warning? - On 20 February 2007 Renee Williams became the largest ever woman to undergo weight loss surgery when she underwent a five hour laparoscopic gastric bypass operation at the Renaissance Hospital in Houston.
Do You Know The Risks Of Gastric Bypass Surgery? - Gastric bypass surgery, like many other forms of surgery, carries a number of risks, but do you know just what those risks are?
Surgery For Morbid Obesity Is Not Simply About Losing Weight - While surgery for morbid obesity is clearly designed to help severely obese individuals to lose weight it is, or at least should be, designed to do a great deal more.
The Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Is An Increasingly Popular Choice - For many of the 27% of all Americans whose New Year's resolution is to lose weight the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band procedure will prove an attractive option.
The Risks Of Gastric Lap Band Surgery - Although safer than many forms of weight loss surgery, gastric lap band surgery still carries a number of risks and complications which are examined in this article.
An Examination Of Life After Gastric Bypass Surgery - An investigation of the risks facing patients following weight loss surgery and just how these match up to risks recorded in the population at large.
The Cost Of Lap Band Surgery - Calculating the cost of lap band surgery can be complex but here we look at a good ballpark figure to get you started.
The Risks Of Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Surgery - Since its introduction in the United States in 2001, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery has proved increasingly popular, not least because of the low risk and relatively few complications associated with it. There are however risks to gastric band surgery and these need to be considered carefully.
The Theory Of Gastric Banding - As gastric banding becomes an increasingly popular form of weight loss surgery this article looks at the theory behind the procedure.
The Vital Importance Of Taking Supplements After Weight Loss Surgery - One of the prices that has to be paid for undergoing many forms of weight loss surgery is that you will need to take vitamin and mineral supplements for the remainder of your life. Forgetting to take your supplements can prove to be a very dangerous course of action.
Vertical Gastrectomy Shows Promising Results For The Super Obese - The vertical gastrectomy is not a particularly well known form of bariatric surgery but might well become a favored option for the super obese.
Vertical Gastrectomy Stomach Surgery - Vertical gastrectomy stomach surgery can be especially useful for patients with a very high BMI and for lower BMI patients who may be unable to undergo other forms of weight loss surgery for a variety of different reasons.
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy With Duodenal Switch - The vertical sleeve gastrectomy with duodenal switch combines the benefits of restriction and malabsorption weight loss surgery but is a controversial solution.
Is The Gastric Bypass Right For You? - The gastric bypass is increasingly being seen as the solution to obesity but it gastric bypass weight loss surgery right for you?
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