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posted 09/23/2008, comments (0)

Calcium Concerns With Weight Loss Surgery While Low Cal Diets....

may actually be safer when it comes to maintaining adequate calcium levels. First let's look at some recent information with regards to weight loss surgery: Weight loss surgery can be an effective tool to help obese individuals lose weight. Weight loss surgery may reduce the heightened health risks associated with excess... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Jeffrey Heit

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posted 08/07/2008, comments (0)

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2

If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests, chances are you will undergo one of two common procedures- Rous-En-Y (pronounced roo en why) gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding. Rous-En-Y gastric bypass is the more invasive and complicated of the two procedures, but is highly... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (2)

WLS failure

I had Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery 8 years ago. I lost 120lbs after surgery but following several surgeries including total thyroidectomy, bilateral knee replacements,3 level laminectomy and fusion, and shoulder surgery, I have gained about 40-50lbs. It is driving me crazy because I loved being thin but due to inactivity (and drugs... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2008, comment (1)

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 1

The option of surgery to treat obesity has gained in popularity over the past several years. As the techniques and knowledge regarding the subject have improved, so too have the results. However, not everyone is a candidate for surgery when it comes to their weight. Moreover, one must be sound psychologically as well as physically to undergo... Read more Chevron

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