Gastric bypass is widely accepted as the gold standard bariatric operation.It was first reported 1967 and has been the subject of many technical alterations and variations since that time.Each of these variations has the potential to confer different outcomes,in terms of such things as weight loss...
Bariatric surgery is sort of having a moment in TV: The character Kate on This Is Us is contemplating bariatric surgery in her plot line, and Mama June's new weight loss show is tied specifically to her journey before and after weight loss surgery. While these depictions are helping to de...
I had a gastric bypass surgery 2 weeks ago. I want to exercise. What is the best exercise after gastric bypass? Any exercise! My patients will start walking within 4 hours after surgery. The more activity you can do, the better. I recommend avoiding heavy lifting (more than 20 lbs) and...
What do I need to know about roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery?Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a type of weight loss surgery. Staples are used to make a small stomach pouch that is separate from the rest of your stomach. The new stomach pouch is connected to the middle part of the small...
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Bariatric Surgery commonly known as weight-loss surgery is used for the treatment of obesity. There are two options for bariatric surgery: a gastric band or gastric bypass. Both of these procedures make changes to the digestive system to restrict the amount of calories a person can consume. By...
Laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass surgery is a safe and simple surgical intervention for treating morbid obesity and diabetes mellitus and is now being performed more frequently. Radiologists must be critical in their postoperative evaluation of these patients. In this pictorial review, we explain and il...
This is a test to make sure you do not have abnormal changes on your cervix. You may need other tests, such as a urine test to make sure you are not pregnant. Your provider will ask if you take any medicines and if you smoke. Smoking increases your risk for stroke, heart attack, ...
(The term “morbid obesity” is now considered archaic and overly stigmatizing. Translation: Don’t use it to describe yourself or others.) Contrary to popular thought, people don’t choose to develop obesity; most people don’t wake up one morning and think, “Hey, today is a good day...
Gastric bypass surgery helps with food addiction by reducing the size of your stomach which will make you feel full sooner while eating. But for some patients, the addiction still remains strong after surgery. If food addiction is not addressed ahead of time, it may cause you to overeat or ...