Bypass gastric revision
Use of weight-loss surgery under study as treatment for diabetes
Tulsa World - The surgery is a version of the Roux-En-Y gastric bypass procedure, in which part of the stomach is sectioned off to create a small pouch. Part of the small intestine is rerouted and attached to the pouch, reducing the food intake
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Weight loss is simple: Eat less and be more active
Anchorage Daily News - Q. How do you feel about gastric-bypass operations? A. For some folks bypass surgery is a lifesaver. For others it is just another failed quick fix. Obesity is a food addiction problem. Unless that gets under control, the surgery, like everything else
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HEFTY AMBITIONS: Local brothers aim to be big winners on ‘Biggest
Herald News - Jay, 31, was told recently by his doctor that he may become a candidate for gastric bypass surgery if he doesn’t lose weight. He’s always been big — weighing about 300 pounds at the start of the show — but now wants to set an example for his
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Web Program Educates, Gets Consent From Bariatric Patients
Indy Channel - Since November, Community Health Network has used it in a research project to help more than 40 patients through gastric bypass. “We believe that sophisticated technology is a key component to education, healthier lifestyles and ultimately patient
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Weight-loss patients get help in sex life
Detroit Free Press - She weighed 316 pounds before her gastric-bypass surgery eight months ago. Since then, she has lost 112 pounds. Now, at 204 pounds, she is still adjusting to a new image of herself as sexually attractive. “The first time someone checked me out, I was
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