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Gastric Surgery Viable Option to Treat Severe Obesity
Gastric Surgery:
Gastric surgery to treat obesity was first developed in 1967 in the United States. Over the years, several different types of gastric surgeries have been used. If a person is diagnosed as severely obese, it means they are about 100lbs overweight. If all diets and exercise programs have failed, then gastric surgery may become an option.
 How Gastric Surgery Effects the Stomach:
The stomach is the digestive organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. It has the capacity of about 2 pints. After surgery, this is dramatically reduced to about 1oz. This means the patient will feel full after about 1-2 oz of food. The most frequently used procedure for restrictive gastric operation is called vertical banded gastroplasty. The purpose of the surgery is to create a small pouch which acts as the new stomach.
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Procedure Works:
This is done by stapling the stomach as shown. A band is then placed around the lower end of the pouch. This band has a small opening of 1/4 ". This slows the rate at which food enters the small intestine. This will make the patient feel full for a longer period of time after a small amount of food. After a period of time, the stomach pouch will stretch to allow 4-8oz of food.
Weight Loss and Risks:
 Restrictive gastric surgery will lead to weight loss in almost all patients. 30% will achieve normal weight and 80% will have some degree of permanent weight loss. However, it is up to the individual to adjust their eating habits to achieve the greatest long term results. Gastric surgery IS major surgery and hence has inherent risks. These include vomiting of food due to the stomach being overstretched, poorly digested food, erosion of the band, breakdown of the staple line and leaking of stomach juices into the abdomen which will require an emergency operation.
For more information concerning the different gastric bypass procedures visit MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia's Gastric Bypass Page.
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Herniated Disc Portland, Oregon
Dr. Leif Choi, Chiropractor
Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab
6163 SW Murray Blvd.
Beaverton,
Oregon
97008
Call (888) 836-8057
If you or a loved one is suffering from a herniated disc, every moment you wait is more pain and suffering. By contacting Dr. Leif Choi, D.C. of HealthSource of Beaverton Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab serving the Portland, OR area, you can take a step towards healing. Dr. Choi ensures that each and every patient receives the individual attention he or she deserves. New technologies, just recently cleared by the FDA can provide the relief you need right away. |
Chiropractic Fairfield, Connecticut
Dr. Adrian Marcus
Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C.
100 Melrose Ave # 101
Greenwich,
CT
06830
Call (888) 847-1821
Are you tired of the back or neck pain that has been plaguing you for so long? If so, you should visit Dr. Adrian Marcus at the Back & Neck Pain Center of Greenwich, P.C. in Fairfield, Connecticut. There, you will be able to put a stop to the pain. A group of medical professionals from different educational and career backgrounds will diagnose your specific problem and then decide what the best course of chiropractic treatment to take is.
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Medical Laboratory Services Westchester County, New York
Outpatient Services | Laboratory & Pathology Services
Lawrence Hospital Center | Outpatient Services
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 281-4612
Are you of a loved unsure about a possible genetic disease or disorder? In order to make the right choices for your health and well-being, you need to understand the essentials of your condition. At the Lawrence Hospital Department of Outpatient Services they carry out over 600,000 tests annually for the Westchester County, New York community. They understand that results are more than the numbers so Dr. Jose Maccera, MD chooses works closely with patients and their families to make sure they understand each detail. If you're searching for medical laboratory services contact Lawrence Hospital today.
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Bariatric Surgery Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Empowered Doctor
Empowered Doctor
Marketing Service
Medical Professionals,
South Dakota
Call 1-888-697-2630
Do simple everyday tasks such as walking or going up a flight of stairs leave you out of breath? If your weight has become out of control and continuously disrupts ordinary activities you may be morbidly obese. Obesity is a dangerous disease that can lead to fatal consequences if not properly treated. If you or a loved one has tried tirelessly at diet and exercise and have little or no result to show for it, or if your BMI is at, or above 35, bariatric surgery can be of significant help. |
Weight Loss Coaching/ Weight Loss Classes Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover
Lighthouse Health & Body Makeover
715 East 3900 South Suite 101
Salt Lake City,
Utah
84107
Call 801-265-3400
Looking for weight loss coaching/ weight loss classes in or around Salt Lake City, Utah? Dr. Todd Singleton, DC of Lighthouse Health and Body Makeover has already helped hundreds in the area find a way to lose weight and keep the weight off. In fact, they believe that you'll find their information and coaching so informative that they're providing free seminars to give you the tools you need for a healthier and fit lifestyle. Unfortunately, obesity is a huge problem in our country so the associates at Lighthouse Health and Body Makeover are dedicated to decreasing those numbers.
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Weight Loss Clinic Carson City, Nevada
Dr. Frank Shallenberger
Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine
1231 Country Club Drive
Carson City,
NV
89703
Call
Losing weight is a great way to proactively improve your health, but many people who lose the weight regain it in a short amount of time, and it can become a frustrating cycle. Dr. Frank Shallenberger and the Weight Loss Clinic at the Nevada Center for Alternative and Anti-Aging Medicine in Carson City, Nevada can provide you with a program for healthy weight loss that will enable you to reach your weight loss goals and stay there. |
Age Management Bay Area Houston, Texas
Richard W. Walker Jr., MD
Healthe and Well PC
201 Enterprise Ave. Suite 800
League City,
Texas
77573
Call 888-450-2599
Gained some pounds in the last few years? Don't have as much stamina as you used to? Struggling with fading eyesight? Aging is a natural process that we go through every day of our lives. Still, getting older doesn't mean that you have to accept a lower quality of life. If you or a loved one is looking for a way to ensure that you don't miss any steps as you get older, age management can help. Age management's goal is to maintain optimal wellness as long as possible. With over 30 years of medical experience, Richard W. Walker Jr., MD and the team at Healthe and Well, PC offers the Bay Area Houston, Texas Community the tools they need to age well.
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Heart Surgery Manhattan, NYC
Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 718-690-7415
The Cardiac Surgery Program at Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, NYC is ranked among the best in the world. They are known for their innovative research, and also for the creation of new, minimally invasive surgical techniques. They perform over 1,600 open heart surgeries annually. |
Hernia Treatment Westchester, New York
Center for Advanced Surgery | Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endoc
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
If you are experiencing consistent pain in either the abdominal or pelvic areas, it's probable that you have a Hernia. At the Colorectal Department of the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery serving the Westchester, New York area, you can receive the treatment you need right away.
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Plantar Fasciitis White Plains, NY
Dr. Jonathan Donath
Joint Effort Chiropractic
1241 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains,
NY
10605
Call 914-908-5562
If soreness in your heel making walking or running difficult you may have Plantar Fasciitis, a potentially agonizing condition if left untreated. At Joint Chiropractic in White Plains, NY, Dr. Jonathan Donath, DC uses the newest non-surgical techniques to treat Plantar Fasciitis and numerous other musculoskeletal conditions. Don't let a treatable condition turn each step into a fight against pain. Dr. Donath and Joint Effort Chiropractic are here to help.
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Non Surgical Back Pain Relief NYC
Dr. Steven Shoshany
New York Integrative Medical and Rehab
632 Broadway, Ste 303 (btw. Bleecker & Houston)
NYC,
NY
10012
Call (888) 435-7155
Chronic back pain is a terrible burden to bear. Not being able to stand, sit, or move without feeling pain means that every facet of a life is affected, and the fear of surgery or a dependency on pain killers just to live "normally" is frightening. However, there are non surgical alternatives to surgery or medications that provide lasting back pain relief. At New York Integrative Medical and Rehab in NYC near the B, D, F, V, N, R, W, and 6 train, Dr. Steven Shoshany, D.C. uses chiropractic adjustment, spinal decompression and other alternative back pain treatments.
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Lose Weight Manhattan, NYC
Christopher Trahan OMD., LAc
Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine
54 West 21st Street (near 6th Ave)Suite 910
NYC,
NY
10010
Call (888)-530-0611
In order to lose weight in Manhattan, NYC in a natural but effective way, the Olympus Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine headed by Dr. Trahan O.M.D., L.Ac. specializes in a holistic approach to fight against weight in excess. |
LAP-BAND NYC
Dr. John L Holup, DO
Beth Israel Medical Center - PACC
10 E Union Square Ste., 2N
New York,
NY
10003
Call (888) 762-2167
Living with morbid obesity takes it's toll. Knowing the risk of medical complications,living with the stress of social stigma and the sting of well-intentioned comments all have an effect. You don't have to live with it. LAP-BAND surgery with Dr. John L. Holup, DO at Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC can help restore your health and improving your quality of life. Dr. Holup uses a safe and effective approach to weight-loss surgery that will make the process of targeting your weight goals much easier for you.
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Acupuncture South Palm Beach County, South Florida
Dr. Brazelia Lazzari
Brazelia Med Spa
Royal Palm Plaza
101-G Plaza Real So.,
Boca Raton, FL
33432
Call 888-229-3617
Dr. Brazelia Lazzari, of South Palm Beach County, South Florida, employs acupuncture in her practice to help patients with many different conditions and ailments. In addition to being a Doctor of Oriental Medicine Doctor Lazzari is a practicing acupuncture physician, and is licensed by the state of Florida. |
Gastric Bypass Surgery Westchester, New York
Dr. Daniel G. Davis
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
Choosing to follow through with gastric by-pass surgery is a serious medical decision. The team of board certified physicians at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital in Westchester understand how important it is. It involves the right fit for the right doctor, procedure and support after surgery. The Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital, which is located in Westchester, just 15 minutes from New York City has a multi-disciplinary team that can support you through the entire process.
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Physical Therapy Levittown, New York
Turnpike Medical
Turnpike Medical
3601 Hempstead Tpke.
Levittown,
NY
11756
Call 888-500-9360
If you are in need of physical therapy services, you know finding good treatment is not always easy. Turnpike Medical offers a multidisciplinary approach and has a knowledgeable staff of medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists and physical therapists. The more options you have, the better your chances are of finding relief. Turnpike Medical uses the most advanced treatments and is currently serving patients in and around the Levittown, New York area.
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Weight Loss Surgery Westchester, New York
The Columbia University Center for Obesity Surgery at Lawrence Hospital
Lawrence Hospital Center | Center for Advanced Surgery
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call 888-468-9351
Suffering from severe obesity is a threat to your overall health. Seek immediate treatment to avoid the chronic disorders that can develop by calling Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. A friendly and qualified team headed by Dr. Daniel Davis is ready to work closely with you to structure a weight loss surgery plan that can change your life for good.
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Health Coaching Great Neck Long Island
Dana Lilienthal, R.D.
Health/Wellness Coaching and Recipe Analysis
Seeing patients in the Great Neck,
Long Island area.
Call 516.467.4234
It isn't easy to get your health back on track. With the rush and hectic pace that many of us live at today, health can often be pushed to the back burner. Health Coaching is about the one-on one support of a person who can guide you towards making healthier choices and small steps toward bringing your health into balance. In Great Neck Long Island, Dana Lilienthal is a Registered Dietitian who offers health coaching services.
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Prolotherapy Henderson, Nevada
Dr. Daniel Royal
New Hope Medical
9065 S Pecos Road, Suite 240
Henderson,
Nevada
89074
Call
If you're feeling tense or sore from a past sports injury, or are experiencing chronic pain from a serious condition, whether it be carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis, then prolotherapy is a treatment for you to look into. At New Hope Medical Center in Henderson, Nevada Dr. Daniel Royal DO, JD, HMD and his team are trained in providing this one of a kind non-invasive treatment that can be hard to come by. Their skilled approach to this procedure will assure you the supreme healing benefits as a result.
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Bariatric Surgeon Upper East Side Manhattan, NYC
Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 888-857-1803
At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan, you can find a Bariatric surgeon who knows how to help and treat a severely overweight patient. Though this surgery is a serious step, the risks associated with obesity are far worse and can lead to several conditions.
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