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The HealthGal

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Should obese teens have bariatric surgery?

Weight loss surgeries now amount to $6 billion a year, accounting for about 220,000 surgeries and aftercare. One to two percent of these procedures are performed on patients under age 21. Allergan, the makers of the lap band are now seeking FDA approval to market the procedure to patients as young as 14. Currently age 16 is the cut off. Studies... Read more Chevron

posted 01/17/2012, comments (0)|

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My Bariatric Life

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In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!

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My Bariatric Life: Potential Complications After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Any surgery is often accompanied by complications or at least side effects. The decision to pursue gastric bypass surgery falls almost exclusively on the individual and wanting to improve the quality of a life is a just pursuit. Prior to bursting from the starting gate, take a moment or two (or however many is necessary to protect your interest... Read more Chevron

posted 01/17/2012, comments (2)|

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The Rise of Obesity in the U.S.

Obesity has practically become the norm in this country, and there are plenty of side effects to this reality. Health care is shouldering much of the burden, especially Medicare. Obesity continues to rise- last year, not one single state saw obesity rates drop. In fact, 31 states have an obesity rate over 25 percent. This is particularly... Read more Chevron

posted 01/15/2012, comments (0)|

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My Bariatric Life

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In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group). Today, I'm a size medium and living life larger than ever!

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My Bariatric Life: Dumping Syndrome Explained

Dumping syndrome, also called rapid gastric emptying, is a common side effect of weight-loss surgery. It occurs when the undigested contents of the stomach pouch are "dumped" into the small intestine too quickly. The symptoms of abdominal cramping and nausea usually occur soon after eating although they could present as long as one to three hours... Read more Chevron

posted 01/13/2012, comment (1)|

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The HealthGal

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Controversial Georgia Childhood Obesity Ads

Seen the latest ads running on TV in Georgia that are spurring an awful lot of discussion? They were created in order to get "parents' attention." Well they seem to be getting everyone's attention! Some experts and consumers feel that the ads "shame kids" and their parents and families. They also feel that the ads don't offer any real,... Read more Chevron

posted 01/12/2012, comments (0)|

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